Lirous Ávila, president of the Association in Defense of Human Rights, told the Guardian that the “frightening crime” was “very common in Brazil, and violence - not only against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people but also women, black people and immigrants - is worsening.”
The victim has since been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.
Police told The Guardian that an investigation is underway, but no arrests have yet been made.