The "Brazilian soap opera" of Duarte Lima in court

The trial of Domingos Duarte Lima for the murder of Rosalina Teixeira began, focusing on his health and the defense's request for clinical documents. The session faced technical difficulties and lasted only two hours. Lima's lawyer argued that the case should be dismissed due to the statute of limitations under Brazilian law, claiming the crime was extinguished. The defense criticized the investigation and media coverage, asserting that there is no conclusive evidence against Lima. A key witness, Rosemary Espínola, failed to appear, raising concerns about her possible death. The judge noted challenges in locating witnesses from Brazil.