Brazilian Replica of Statue of Liberty Collapses During Severe Storm in Guaiba

Dec 16, 2025 03:32 pm CST

A 40-meter-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty collapsed during a severe storm in Guaiba, Brazil, on Monday afternoon. The statue, located in a Havan retail megastore parking lot, tumbled when wind gusts exceeded 90 km/h. No injuries were reported as local authorities and store officials quickly secured the area. The incident occurred amid widespread storm damage across Rio Grande do Sul state, with technical inspections planned to determine the exact cause of the collapse.