Encoxada: In Bus Top Portable

As we rode on top of the bus, the smell of grilled corn wafted through the air, teasing our taste buds. Our friendly bus driver stopped at a street vendor, and we eagerly jumped off to try some Encoxada. The vendor expertly grilled the corn, slathering it with a generous amount of butter, salt, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

: The National Hotline for Violence Against Women in Brazil. Call 190 : For immediate police assistance.

An is not accidental jostling. It is the deliberate act of an individual (the encoxador ) using the excuse of a crowded "bus top" to rub their pelvis, thighs, or genitals against a victim—usually a woman or young girl—without consent. The "bus top" environment is the perfect storm for this behavior: limited visibility, constant movement (braking and accelerating), and the anonymity of a tight crowd.