Elevador da Glória: Public Prosecutor's Office informs victims they can seek compensation in the criminal case

The Public Prosecutor's Office informed the victims of the Elevador da Glória that they can seek compensation within the criminal case, thus avoiding having to file lawsuits in civil courts. This option allows those affected to avoid the costs associated with civil courts, where it is necessary to pay court fees, sometimes substantial ones, right at the beginning of the process. Anyone who has already received compensation is, in principle, excluded from this possibility of claiming compensation. The article does not specify what crimes are involved or how many people may have been affected.