Encoxada Praia -

By: Safety & Advocacy Desk

Unlike a bus or club, water makes identification difficult. In the mar (sea), predators can use the waves to mask their movements. A kick or a sudden wave can be used as an excuse to grab a waist or press against a body. encoxada praia

Translated literally from Portuguese, encoxada comes from the verb encoxar —to press or rub against someone, usually in a crowded space. When you add praia (beach), you get a specific, invasive crime that occurs in the packed sands, boardwalks, and shallow waters of destinations like Copacabana, Ipanema, Porto da Barra, and Jurere Internacional. By: Safety & Advocacy Desk Unlike a bus