OAB-AM issues a note of solidarity with the victims of heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul

The Brazilian Bar Association – Amazonas Section (OAB-AM), through the Civil Defense Commission, expresses its solidarity with the countless victims of the heavy rains that hit Rio Grande do Sul and, in particular, with the families bereaved by the death of your loved ones.

Rio Grande do Sul is facing a serious crisis due to geohydrological events, with floods, flooding and landslides affecting several municipalities. People are stranded in several municipalities, floods and storms have caused deaths, illnesses, homelessness and material losses.

OAB-RS and the Rio Grande do Sul Lawyers Assistance Fund are carrying out a campaign to collect donations at the headquarters of the section and OAB Cubo units. See the donation points:

– OAB-RS Headquarters: Rua Washington Luiz, 1110 – Historic Center – Porto Alegre/RS

– Headquarters of OAB Cubo units: R. Manoelito de Ornellas, 55 – Praia de Belas – Porto Alegre/RS

The RS section also takes action in favor of extending and suspending current deadlines in the Gaucho Judiciary. For more information: oabrs.org.br.

In the face of this calamity, the Amazonas Section, through the Civil Defense Commission, expresses solidarity and wishes that Rio Grande do Sul can resume its normal life and that the population can overcome all the damage caused by this tragedy.

Manaus, May 3, 2024.

JEAN CLEUTER SIMÕES MENDONÇA

President of OAB-AM

MÁRCIA CRISTINA DOS SANTOS DA ROCHA

President of the OAB-AM Civil Defense Commission