A British journalist who vanished in Brazil has been located safe and alive, nearly four months after she was last seen.
Charlotte Alice Peet, a 32-year-old freelancer with bylines in major outlets including Al Jazeera and the BBC, was discovered on Monday at a hostel in São Paulo.
Police in Brazil confirmed that Peet had not been harmed and said she had voluntarily chosen not to contact her family during her time abroad.
Authorities also revealed that she had travelled to South America without informing any relatives, which initially complicated efforts to trace her.
The journalist was previously spotted boarding a bus from São Paulo to Rio de Janeiro and was reportedly seen at a beachside bar in Copacabana. Her movements sparked concern after she abruptly ceased all communications shortly after informing a friend of her travel plans.
In one of her last known messages, Peet had said she was searching for accommodation in Rio, but no further updates followed. Her disappearance prompted an emotional search campaign led by family and friends across both the UK and Brazil.
Peet’s father, Derek Peet, spoke to Sky News following her disappearance, expressing deep concern over her silence. “It’s very worrying,” he said at the time. “There was something on her mind, clearly, otherwise she would have let us know.”
He described the situation as puzzling and emotionally draining for the family, who were unaware of her decision to travel solo. “We’re just trying to pick up the pieces, really,” he added, highlighting the family’s state of distress.
Charlotte is described as an experienced journalist and linguist, fluent in Portuguese, with nearly a decade in the industry. Her portfolio includes reporting roles at The Times, the Evening Standard, and broadcast appearances on the BBC World Service.
On her LinkedIn profile, she describes herself as a passionate storyteller with a focus on international affairs, culture, and human rights. Her work has also been featured in global publications covering topics from conflict zones to travel.
Travel guide publisher Lonely Planet lists her among its global team of experts, noting her expertise in navigating and reporting from remote and complex regions. Her recent freelance work involved travel and cultural reporting across Latin America.
Authorities have not released further details about her time in Brazil, but confirmed that she is receiving appropriate support. It remains unclear whether she intends to return to the UK or continue her work abroad.
M10News will continue to follow the developments around Peet’s reappearance and her account, should she choose to share it in the future.
