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British journalist missing in Brazil found safe
British journalist missing in Brazil found safe

Yahoo

time3 days ago

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British journalist missing in Brazil found safe

A British journalist reported missing in Brazil since February has been found safe and well, police have said. Charlotte Alice Peet, 32, was reported missing to authorities by her UK-based family after losing contact with her in February. At time the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil (ACIE) released a statement "expressing concern over her disappearance". On Monday, Brazilian police told the BBC they had found Ms Peet in a hostel in São Paulo in March and she expressed a desire not to have contact with family members. "In view of this, the investigation of the disappearance was concluded," a spokesperson for Rio state's Civil Police said. At the time of her disappearance, Ms Peet was understood to have last contacted a friend on 8 February, saying she was in São Paulo and planned to travel to Rio de Janeiro. She had not been heard from since. Days later, her UK-based family told the friend they had lost contact with her and provided authorities with details of her flight and a copy of her passport to aid the search. According to her LinkedIn profile, Ms Peet has worked as a freelance journalist in Rio and London for organisations including Al Jazeera and The Times.

British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil
British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil

Yahoo

time19-02-2025

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British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil

A British journalist has been reported missing in Brazil, prompting concerns from an association of foreign correspondents which has urged authorities to step up search efforts. Charlotte Peet, 32, is understood to have last contacted a friend on 8 February, saying she was in São Paulo and planned to travel to Rio de Janeiro. She has not been heard from since. Days later, her UK-based family told the friend they had lost contact with her. They have provided authorities with details of her flight and a copy of her passport to aid the search. The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil (ACIE) released a statement "expressing concern over her disappearance and solidarity with her family and friends." According to the statement, someone initially reported the case to police in Rio before transferring it to São Paulo, where she was last seen. The statement also added that Brazil's Department of Homicides and Personal Protection (DHPP) is assisting in the case. According to her LinkedIn profile, Ms Peet has worked as a freelance journalist in Rio and London for outlets including Al Jazeera and the Times. "Her disappearance has sparked growing concern among colleagues and journalists in the region, with ACIE calling for intensified efforts to locate her as soon as possible", a statement on behalf of its president Edmar Figueiredo and its board of directors said. A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has been reported as missing in Brazil and are in contact with the local authorities."

British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil
British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil

BBC News

time19-02-2025

  • BBC News

British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil

A British journalist has been reported missing in Brazil, prompting concerns from an association of foreign correspondents which has urged authorities to step up search Peet, 32, is understood to have last contacted a friend on 8 February, saying she was in São Paulo and planned to travel to Rio de Janeiro. She has not been heard from later, her UK-based family told the friend they had lost contact with her. They have provided authorities with details of her flight and a copy of her passport to aid the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil (ACIE) released a statement "expressing concern over her disappearance and solidarity with her family and friends." According to the statement, someone initially reported the case to police in Rio before transferring it to São Paulo, where she was last seen. The statement also added that Brazil's Department of Homicides and Personal Protection (DHPP) is assisting in the to her LinkedIn profile, Ms Peet has worked as a freelance journalist in Rio and London for outlets including Al Jazeera and the Times."Her disappearance has sparked growing concern among colleagues and journalists in the region, with ACIE calling for intensified efforts to locate her as soon as possible", a statement on behalf of its president Edmar Figueiredo and its board of directors said.A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who has been reported as missing in Brazil and are in contact with the local authorities."

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