The criminals who set fire to 35 buses, trains and trucks in Rio de Janeiro could be considered a crime against the State and an attack on the democratic rule of law, explain lawyers consulted by CNN .
The criminal classification would be similar to that applied to those convicted of the criminal acts of January 8, as it was a reaction to a constituted power – in this case, an action by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro when trying to arrest a militia member.
The crime, therefore, would fit into the new legislation on the subject, with a punishment of 8 to 15 years in prison — much more severe than an act of vandalism.
In a press conference, Governor Claudio Castro (PL) classified the attacks as “terrorist”, but Brazilian legislation defines terrorism only as attacks based on religious prejudice, race, color or ethnicity.
See: We arrested 12 criminals who set fire to buses for terrorist actions, says Castro
Source: CNN Brasil
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