Joana da Paz
Joana da Paz | |
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| Born | 15 April 1925 Quebrangulo, Alagoas, Brazil |
| Died | 22 February 2023 (aged 97) Salvador, Bahia, Brazil |
| Known for | Reporting against drug trafficking and police corruption |
Joana Zeferino da Paz (15 April 1925 – 22 February 2023), popularly known as Dona Vitória, was a Brazilian activist. She was known for recording, at the age of 80, criminal actions in her neighborhood, contributing to the arrest of dozens of drug traffickers and corrupt police officers. Her real identity was only revealed after her death. She was viewed as a symbol of courage and the fight against criminality.