"Abraji repudiates an incident that occurred on Wednesday, Aug. 6, in which Congressman Paulo Bilynskyj intimidated and even grabbed journalist Guga Noblat, from ICL Notícias, by the neck, right in the corridors of the Chamber of Deputies, in Brasília.
This is unacceptable behavior for any citizen and, even more so, for those who represent or should represent democracy in the country.
Abraji stands in solidarity with the journalist and reaffirms that freedom of the press is a valuable asset that must be protected by society as a whole. A parliamentarian, especially in a democratic home, cannot violate this right with intimidation and aggression."
