Tenório, author of The Back of the Skin (O Avesso da Pele), received multiple death threats during a promotional tour in São Paulo in March 2022. His book, which explores racial identity and violence, earned him the prestigious 2021 Jabuti Prize. After receiving threats via Instagram, Tenório filed a police report and publicly spoke out about the harassment, which led to further threats against him.
Jeferson Tenório
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Literary writer
Country:Brazil
Region:Americas
Gender:Male
Status:Continued Harassment