Vandalism of Statues and Consequences

During the early hours of Christmas, vandals defaced statues of Carlos Drummond de Andrade in Copacabana and Zózimo Barroso do Amaral in Leblon. The police are working to identify the culprits using security footage. The Drummond statue was marked with white paint and its aluminum plaque was damaged. This monument has been vandalized multiple times before. Security cameras captured the act, and the footage will be sent to the police. A local merchant cleaned the statue later in the morning. No footage is available for the vandalism of the Zózimo statue.

What did the vandals do during Christmas Eve?

• They painted murals.

• They defaced statues.

• They cleaned the streets.

• They planted trees.

Which statues were defaced by the vandals?

• Statues of political leaders.

• Statues of Carlos Drummond de Andrade and Zózimo Barroso do Amaral.

• Statues of historical figures.

• Statues of famous athletes.

What is the police using to identify the vandals?

• Forensic evidence.

• Social media posts.

• Security camera footage.

• Witness testimonies.

What did the vandals use to deface the statue of Carlos Drummond de Andrade?

• Chalk.

• Markers.

• White paint.

• Spray paint.

What did the vandals attempt to remove from the statue?

• A stone inscription.

• A marble base.

• An aluminum plaque.

• A bronze plaque.

How many times have the glasses on the statue been broken or stolen?

• Seven times.

• Six times.

• Eight times.

• Five times.

What did the security camera footage capture?

• The vandals defacing the statue.

• The vandals cleaning the statue.

• The statue being unveiled.

• The police arresting the vandals.

Who cleaned the statue the next morning?

• A police officer.

• A local artist.

• A city official.

• A merchant from Copacabana.

What was used to clean the statue?

• A brush and detergent.

• A pressure washer.

• Soap and water.

• A chemical product.