Two politicians were arrested in the assassination of a rival, Marielle Franco, who was known for fighting corruption and police violence.
Tag: Franco, Marielle (1979-2018)
A Year After Her Execution, Marielle Franco Has Become a Rallying Cry in a Polarized Brazil
Last year’s killing of a black, feminist gay council member in Rio de Janeiro has galvanized activist movements and propelled more black women to elected office.
Ex-Officers Arrested in Killing of Marielle Franco, Brazilian Politician and Activist
The arrests suggest that Ms. Franco, an activist against police brutality, was targeted by members of a criminal underworld run by former and current law enforcement officials.
‘I Have to Stay Alive’: Gay Brazilian Lawmaker Gives Up Seat Amid Threats
The legislator, Jean Wyllys, a fierce advocate for gay rights, called Brazil’s new far-right leader, Jair Bolsonaro, “a president who always vilified me, who always openly insulted me.”