New Arrest Made in Murder of Brazilian Councilwoman Marielle Franco

Brazilian police have arrested a new suspect, Maxwell Simões Corrêa, in connection with the killing of Rio de Janeiro city councillor Marielle Franco in 2018. Simões Corrêa is accused of providing logistical support for the murder and helping plan the crime. The arrest comes after two former police officers were arrested for carrying out the killings but have yet to stand trial. The investigation into who ordered the assassination has been slow, but recent developments suggest that paramilitary gangs known as militias may be implicated. The arrest is seen as a significant development in a case that shocked Brazil and prompted international outcry.