Brazil detains Spanish woman for racism, in latest high-profile arrest (opens original article in a new tab)

Brazil detained a Spanish woman at an airport for alleged racism against airport workers, facing potential imprisonment and fines under strict anti-racism laws, part of a series of high-profile arrests of foreign tourists for similar charges.

• Brazilian federal police detained a Spanish woman at Sao Paulo's Guarulhos airport for alleged racist remarks towards baggage handlers
• The woman faced potential 2-5 year prison sentence and fines under Brazil's strict anti-racism laws
• Brazil has seen multiple high-profile arrests of foreign tourists for similar racism charges this year