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world3 days ago•4 min saved

Rio Court Convicts Police Chief and Politician in Marielle Franco Murder

Brazil’s Supreme Court convicted Rivaldo Barbosa (former Rio Civil Police chief) and two Brazãos for ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver, closing an eight-year pursuit that exposed links between paramilitary gangs, the police, and politics. Lula’s government took over the case in 2023, aiding arrests, while Franco’s widow Carpenter Monica Benício called the verdict a turning point for democracy and accountability against powerful crime networks in Rio.

via Payday Report|

#brazil #marielle-franco #paramilitary-gangs

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Brazilian Paramilitary Gangs Set Fire to Dozens of Buses in Rio de Janeiro"

Paramilitary gangsters in Rio de Janeiro launched a series of arson attacks, setting fire to over 35 buses, four lorries, and a train. The attacks were reportedly in retaliation for the killing of a senior paramilitary leader by police special forces. The violence brought parts of the city to a standstill, forced school closures, and exposed the failure of successive governments to control organized crime. Rio's governor vowed to strike back against the gangs and declared the arrests of 12 individuals involved in the attacks as "terrorist acts."

via The Guardian|

#arson-attacks #crime #organized-crime

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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.

via The Guardian|

#arrest #crime #marielle-franco