More allegations of abuse in Santo Daime churches in Brazil: members demand transparency, accountability and reforms

Santo Daime churches in Brazil face additional abuse allegations, prompting members and ex-members to demand greater transparency and accountability. The report centers on new claims publicized by a Brazilian TV program, including allegations that a Santo Daime leader and his wife abused children in the past, with some incidents reportedly occurring while children were under the influence of ayahuasca. It also cites police investigation into alleged elder abuse and fraud by another Daime leader in Ceara. The piece places these latest scandals within a broader pattern of previous accusations across multiple leaders and branches of the religion, with ICEFLU responding through public statements and removal of alleged perpetrators from roles. It discusses internal community backlash, accounts from people who say reporting led to being dismissed or blamed, and calls for institutional reform to prevent further harm.