A shocking knife attack that left a young woman fighting for her life has sent waves of fear across Brazil, with disturbing links emerging between the violence and a viral social media trend. The brutal assault on 20-year-old Alana Anisio Rosa has not only horrified the nation but also ignited urgent questions about how online content may be fuelling real-world attacks on women.
Rosa had politely declined advances from a man at her gym who had been persistently sending her flowers and chocolates. According to reports, the man later forced his way into her home in São Gonçalo and carried out a frenzied stabbing, striking her around 50 times with a pocket knife.
