Politician brothers convicted in Brazil for ordering murder of prominent councillor
Marielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.
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"The process had caused her great spiritual and psychological harm, asking how many more 'Marielles will Brazil allow to be murdered?'"
— Carmen Lucia , Other
"It has been eight years of struggle to find out who ordered Marielle's murder and why. Eight years of fighting for full justice."
— Anielle Franco , Activist
Key People
Supreme Court Justice in Brazil accused of abuses related to Bolsonaro's cases.
Anielle Franco is an activist and the minister for racial equality in Brazil.
Carmen Lucia is the only woman on Brazil's Supreme Court.
Domingos Inácio Brazão is a politician convicted for ordering the murder of Marielle Franco.
Élcio de Queiroz is a former police officer convicted for the murder of Marielle Franco.
João Francisco Inácio Brazão is a politician convicted for ordering the murder of Marielle Franco.
Marielle Franco was a prominent Rio de Janeiro councillor and activist known for opposing political violence and advocating for marginalized communities.
Ronnie Lessa is a former police officer convicted for the murder of Marielle Franco.
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Marielle Franco's murder at the age of 38 in Rio de Janeiro sparked protests across Brazil.
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