Mother Denied Access to Daughter for 8 Years Now Cares for Her After Suspected Caustic Soda Ingestion

The mother of an 11-year-old girl hospitalized due to suspected caustic soda ingestion has revealed she was a victim of domestic violence and was prevented from seeing her daughter for over eight years by the child's father. The mother, who has not been publicly identified, stated she last had personal contact with her daughter until the child was three years old. She traveled to Rio Branco, Acre, to be with her daughter, who is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics (Into-AC). Doctors confirmed the ingestion of caustic soda and warned of severe internal injuries, requiring surgery and careful emotional support for the child's recovery. The mother recounted enduring significant physical abuse and threats during her six-year relationship with the child's father, which led her to flee with their younger son, as the father refused to let her take the daughter. She made multiple attempts to regain contact and custody, even approaching the Conselho Tutelar, but was consistently blocked by the father, who allegedly threatened her and destroyed items belonging to their daughter. The father reportedly offered reunification only if she returned to the relationship. She learned of her daughter's critical condition from her sister and immediately left her current life to be by her side, vowing to remain until she secures custody. The Conselho Tutelar is ensuring the child's rights are protected and has cautioned against unauthorized fundraising or image sharing. The Public Prosecutor's Office of Acre (MP-AC) is also investigating the case, which includes potential charges of attempted homicide, torture, and mistreatment, and has requested forensic analysis of the substance and the child's injuries.