Lula Rejects Ankle Monitors as Protection, Pledges National Educational Drive Against Violence

Overview

• Speaking at the 14th National Conference of Social Assistance in Brasília, Lula said electronic ankle monitors are insufficient to keep women safe.
• He cited Jair Bolsonaro’s late‑November attempt to tamper with his own ankle monitor as an example of monitoring failures.
• Lula announced plans to convene Congress, top courts, state judiciaries, unions and evangelical groups for a nationwide mutirão educacional to curb violence against women.
• He argued that many women avoid filing complaints due to fear of retaliation and said the state must simplify reporting and ensure enforcement.
• The president emphasized reeducating men, including school-based efforts, and signaled he will try to organize the meetings despite year‑end scheduling constraints.