Former Minister Geddel Vieira Lima Says He Was Assaulted at New Year’s Eve Party in Bahia

Overview

• The incident occurred in the early hours of January 1 during celebrations at the Interlagos condominium in Camaçari.
• According to his account, a man approached from behind, put him in a chokehold, and said politicians should die.
• He says he broke free by striking the assailant with a bottle and was not injured.
• A police report was filed, and the condominium manager and investigators are working to confirm the suspect’s identity; police have not issued a public statement.
• Geddel says the person identified is not a resident and attended the party as a guest.