The Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMT) has taken decisive action against a first-year law student accused of creating and distributing a deeply offensive list. The student, whose name has not been released, was suspended on a precautionary basis this Wednesday. The suspension is pending the conclusion of a formal disciplinary investigation.
The controversy erupted after leaked messages revealed a conversation among students that explicitly discussed the intention to sexually assault classmates. This led to the creation of a so-called 'ranking' that classified female students as 'estupráveis,' a Portuguese term meaning 'rapable.' The discovery of this list ignited outrage and protests among the student body, with demonstrations taking place on campus earlier this week.
In response, the university's administration acted swiftly. They opened a formal Disciplinary Administrative Process, known as CONSUNI 281/2025, to investigate the primary student involved. Furthermore, a separate process has been initiated to examine the potential involvement of other students from the law course in this incident.
The university's official statement condemned the actions in the strongest terms. It explicitly repudiated any manifestation, practice, or attempt to normalize violence, misogyny, or any form of human rights violation within its academic community. The administration described the initial evidence as presenting 'sufficient indications of gravity' to justify immediate intervention.
Legal experts note that the disciplinary process could ultimately lead to the student's expulsion from the university. However, this outcome is not immediate. According to a specialist lawyer, the process typically takes about 60 days for the faculty director to reach a decision. That decision can then be appealed to the university council, which has the authority to uphold or modify it. Only after this final step would an expulsion be effective.
Beyond the suspension, the university has also mandated protective measures for the female students who may have been targeted. This includes providing institutional support and accompaniment for those potentially affected. As of the latest reports, the case has not yet been formally registered with the Civil Police.
The law program at UFMT is one of the most traditional in the state of Mato Grosso and is known for having one of the highest score cutoffs for admission via the national high school exam (Enem). This incident has cast a shadow over the prestigious program, prompting a strong institutional response aimed at addressing the serious allegations and ensuring campus safety.
Based on reporting from g1.