Teacher killed in Belo Horizonte: Is a son's crime against his mother femicide? Understand

The alleged confession of Matteos França Campos, 32 , about the murder of his mother, teacher Soraya Tatiana Bomfim, 56 , in Belo Horizonte, generated great repercussion.

The case, which was classified as femicide by delegate Ana Paula Rodrigues de Oliveira, highlights the complexity of family relationships and the application of criminal law.

According to the Civil Police of Minas Gerais, Matteos reported that the crime occurred after an argument over financial issues , motivated by debts from online gambling and payroll loans , which would have led him to an "outburst", culminating in the hanging of the victim.

Later, the teacher's body was transported in the trunk of the victim's own car and dumped under a viaduct in Vespasiano, in the Belo Horizonte region.

Classifying a crime committed by a son against a mother as femicide may raise doubts, but it is essential to understanding the severity and context of the crime.

In Brazil, feminicide is defined as the murder of a woman for reasons of her gender , and this includes crimes involving domestic and family violence .

Maria da Penha Law

Law No. 11,340/2006 (Maria da Penha Law), for example, defines domestic and family violence against women regardless of family ties, focusing on the victim's gender.

This legal classification, even if the crime was committed by a child, can be applied when the motivation or circumstances of the crime fall within the definitions of domestic and family violence or contempt for the status of women.

The "feminine condition" in the context of Brazilian legislation, especially with regard to femicide and the Maria da Penha Law, refers to the situation of being a woman, exposed to violence and discrimination due to her gender.

The Penal Code even provides for the loss of parental authority in intentional crimes subject to imprisonment committed against a son, daughter or other descendant, as well as in crimes committed against women due to their gender.

Cases investigating violence against women are given priority processing in all instances and, in some cases, are exempt from legal costs and expenses for the victim.

CNN has attempted to contact Matteos França Campos 's defense team, but has not yet received a response. The response remains open.