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Note of regret - Marcus Vinícius de Oliveira Silva

Bahiana regrets the loss of an icon of Psychology and the fight for human rights in Brazil.

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A Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública deeply regrets the death of Professor Marcus Vinicius de Oliveira Silva, which occurred on February 4th. Marcus Matraga, as one of the main exponents of the anti-asylum struggle in Brazil was known, was a professor for numerous members of our faculty.

Dedicated to the discussion and construction of a political and ethical project, he was responsible for the advancement of production in Psychology and inspired academics and professionals across the country. A brave defender of human rights, Marcus Matraga had his brilliant trajectory interrupted when he was actively campaigning for the rights of a community.

 

Our dear master leaves all Brazilians a legacy of engagement and struggle for an egalitarian and violence-free society. Next Thursday (18), at 17 pm, an act of recognition and celebration of his life and work will be held at the rectory of the Federal University of Bahia.