Roberto Cabrini conversa com vítima de tráfico humano

Summary

This transcript details the harrowing story of Angélica, a woman from Brazil who was lured to Portugal with promises of work and a better life, only to find herself trapped in a cycle of exploitation and abuse. She recounts her interactions with a man who, after promising her a job and housing, manipulated and forced her into a distressing situation. She was made to pose in compromising photos, faced sexual coercion, and was physically and emotionally mistreated. Her story sheds light on the dangers of human trafficking and the false promises used to exploit vulnerable individuals.

Takeaways

• 😀 Angélica was promised a job and better living conditions in Portugal by a man she met through a friend.
• 😀 She was in a vulnerable financial situation, making her an easy target for exploitation.
• 😀 The promise included accommodation, food, and a job at a café, which seemed like a chance to escape her struggles.
• 😀 Upon arrival in Portugal, she realized that the promises made to her were false and she was deceived.
• 😀 Angélica was forced to stay with the man who controlled her movements and kept her in a state of dependency.
• 😀 She was emotionally manipulated, including being forced to take and post pictures with him on social media.
• 😀 The man canceled her return flight, trapping her in Portugal without resources, leaving her unable to go home.
• 😀 Angélica faced emotional and psychological abuse, including threats of being thrown out if she didn’t comply.
• 😀 Her experience included forced sexual advances and a lack of freedom, with the man posing as her boyfriend online.
• 😀 Angélica reported the abuse to authorities and eventually left the situation, but she was left without financial support and lost her dream of starting a better life in Portugal.

Q & A

How did Angélica initially get involved with the man from Portugal?

Angélica was introduced to the man by a close friend who had previously lived in Brazil. The man promised her work and a better life in Portugal, offering her a chance to send money back home to support her family.

What was the nature of the job Angélica was promised?

Angélica was promised a job working in a café in Portugal, with accommodation and food provided, and a salary of around 750 euros per month.

How did the situation change once Angélica arrived in Portugal?

Upon arriving in Portugal, Angélica found that the promises made to her were not kept. She was not given the job she had expected and was instead forced into a situation of abuse and manipulation.

What role did Angélica's friend play in her journey to Portugal?

Angélica's friend played a key role by introducing her to the man in Portugal. She also arranged for the man to pay for Angélica's plane ticket and promised to help her when she arrived.

How did Angélica's relationship with the man evolve after her arrival in Portugal?

After arriving, Angélica was manipulated and forced into a relationship with the man. He made her take photos with him, post them on social media, and even made public declarations of their relationship, despite her resistance.

What were some of the signs that Angélica had fallen into a trap?

Angélica realized she had been trapped when her money was taken from her, when she was forced to perform actions against her will, and when the man started to control her communications and manipulate her image online.

What did Angélica experience in terms of abuse while living with the man?

Angélica was subjected to both physical and emotional abuse. She was forced to perform sexual acts against her will, though there was no penetration, and was made to comply with his demands under threat of being thrown out onto the street.

What did Angélica do when she realized the situation was worsening?

Angélica tried to reach out for help and even called the police at one point. She explained her situation to the police, but had nowhere to go after that, which left her trapped in the situation.

How did the man’s promises affect Angélica emotionally?

The man’s broken promises and manipulative behavior left Angélica emotionally devastated. She lost her dreams, her savings, and felt isolated, unable to look after her children back home.

What was the final outcome for Angélica's situation in Portugal?

Angélica was eventually able to report her situation through official channels, including filing a police report in Spain. She was left with little, her belongings sold, and her dreams shattered as she struggled to regain control of her life.