This article was updated on May 2, 2026, to reflect the latest legal and safety protocols regarding encoxada in public buses.
Authorities and advocacy groups suggest several strategies if you witness or experience this behavior: Immediate Reaction encoxada in bus updated
In many jurisdictions, specifically in Brazil where the term originates, the law has been updated to categorize "encoxada" under (Importunação Sexual). This article was updated on May 2, 2026,