Brazilian court convicts ex-lawmaker in murder of politician Marielle Franco
2026-02-26
Democracy Dies in Darkness The 2018 assassination of rights activist and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco, a rising star in Brazilian politics, reverberated worldwide. Updated February 25, 2026 at 3:53 p.m. ESTFebruary 25, 2026 Marielle Franco leads a Rio de Janeiro city council session in January 2017.Continue Reading
