The disappearance of a British journalist in Brazil has raised alarms, with an association of foreign correspondents calling for increased search efforts to locate her. Charlotte Peet, 32, was last in contact with a friend on 8 February, informing them that she was in São Paulo and planning to travel to Rio de Janeiro. Since then, there has been no communication from her, causing concern among her family and friends.
After days passed without any contact, her relatives in the UK informed the friend that they had also lost touch with Charlotte. They have shared information about her flight and provided a copy of her passport to assist in the search efforts. The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil (ACIE) has expressed their worry over her disappearance and extended their support to her loved ones.
It was mentioned in a statement released by the ACIE that the case was first reported to authorities in Rio before being transferred to São Paulo where Charlotte was last sighted. The Brazil Department of Homicides and Personal Protection (DHPP) is involved in the investigation to help find her. Charlotte’s professional background as a freelance journalist in both Rio and London, contributing to outlets like Al Jazeera and the Times, has raised concerns among colleagues and journalists in the region. ACIE has urged for a concerted effort to locate her promptly, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
In response to queries about the missing journalist, a spokesperson from the Foreign Office stated that they are in communication with local authorities in Brazil and providing assistance to Charlotte Peet’s family. The search for Charlotte continues as her family, friends, and colleagues hope for her safe return and her wellbeing
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