Residents of Santa Teresa, in Rio de Janeiro, protest against a new totem installed at the former Ruins Park, a space that now pays homage to journalist Gloria Maria. Residents accuse the new panel of promoting a "historical erasure" of the site.
The main reason for the complaint is that the totem makes no reference to the name "Ruins Park," the traditional name of the space. The park is a direct reference to the mansion that belonged to Laurinda Santos Lobo (1878-1946), an important figure of the Rio de Janeiro Belle Époque.
Laurinda Santos Lobo was a patron who lived in the mansion located in Santa Teresa. The space carries significant cultural history for the neighborhood and its residents, who consider the removal of the traditional name a loss of identity.
The article was exclusive for subscribers, with limited access to the full content. The residents' protest reflects a broader concern with the preservation of Santa Teresa's historical and cultural memory in the face of changes in public space.
