Tension ahead of the Brazilian elections has been linked to a string of violent attacks, including one case being treated as political murder, according to local media.
A woman also had a swastika carved into her flesh by supporters of far-right presidential candidate, Jair Bolsonaro.
An impending run-off vote between him and leftist Fernando Haddad is polarising the nation.
Mr Bolsonaro has dismissed the violent attacks as isolated.
AFP news agency has reported several cases of election-related violence, saying supporters of Mr Haddad were particularly targeted.
The Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) has also registered more than 60 physical attacks on reporters, which took place "in a political, partisan and electoral context".
Mr Bolsonaro is running on a tough-on-crime platform, but his critics say his language - and reputation - incite violence.
He has denied this. "I ask people to stop. But I don't control them," he said. "If a guy wearing one of my T-shirts goes too far, what can I do?"
He said violent attacks have also come from the other side too. He was stabbed at a rally in September and spent time in intensive care.
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