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Brazil Recognizes Vladimir Herzog’s Sons as Political Amnestees With Apology and R$100,000 Awards

The move implements Comissão de Anistia opinions grounded in Brazil’s amnesty law.

Overview

  • The orders were published on January 12 in the Diário Oficial da União and signed by Human Rights and Citizenship Minister Macaé Evaristo.
  • The recognition implements pareceres approved in July 2025 by the Comissão de Anistia.
  • The legal basis cites Article 8 of the ADCT and Law No. 10.559/2002, which governs political amnesty and reparations.
  • The decision expands the reparations process for the family after Clarice Herzog was recognized as an amnestee in 2024.
  • Commission counselor Gabriela de Sá said the ruling acknowledges intergenerational harm to Ivo and André, including family disruption and exposure of their father’s death image.