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Brazil Recognizes Vladimir Herzog’s Sons as Political Amnesty Beneficiaries

The measure extends reparations for dictatorship-era abuses to Herzog’s heirs.

Overview

  • Human Rights and Citizenship Minister Macaé Evaristo signed two portarias on Jan. 9 conferring political amnesty status on Ivo and André Herzog.
  • The acts are slated for publication in the Diário Oficial da União on Monday, Jan. 12, according to government officials.
  • Upon formalization, each brother becomes entitled to an official state apology and R$100,000 in indemnity.
  • The decision follows the 2024 posthumous amnesty for Vladimir Herzog and the recognition of his widow, Clarice, by the Comissão de Anistia.
  • Officials say the action formalizes the understanding that the persecution endured by Vladimir during the military regime also harmed his descendants.