Student attacks teacher with a knife in Brazil

On September 11, 2026, a 17-year-old student attacked her mathematics teacher, Betania de Almeida, with a knife inside a classroom at the Dr. Gerson dos Santos Peres state school in Cameta, Para state, Brazil. The incident, which was captured on security camera footage, occurred following a dispute regarding the student's academic grades.

The video shows the 11th-grade student standing near the teacher’s desk before suddenly drawing a knife and initiating the assault. The educator attempted to disarm the student during the altercation and sustained injuries during the process. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the violent confrontation, which has sparked a national debate regarding student behavior and safety protocols within Brazilian educational institutions.

While the teacher survived the attack, the incident has drawn significant public attention due to the graphic nature of the security footage released to the media. Officials are currently reviewing the case, and the student's future in the school system remains pending as the investigation continues.