Two men suspected of ordering the killing of a popular Rio de Janeiro councilwoman in 2018 have been arrested, bringing hope for justice after years of public demand. The suspects, federal deputy Chiquinho Brazão and his brother Domingos Brazão, have alleged connections to criminal groups known as militias. The lawyer representing Domingos Brazão denies the accusations.
The assassination of Marielle Franco, a 38-year-old Black, bisexual Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman in a drive-by shooting, shook Brazil profoundly and reverberated across the world. Police investigations showed federal deputy Chiquinho Brazão and his brother Domingos Brazão, a member of Rio state’s accounts watchdog, were detained on suspicion of ordering a hit against Franco.
Both have alleged connections to criminal groups, known as militias, who illegally charge residents for various services, including protection. Ubiratan Guedes, the lawyer representing Domingos Brazão, denied the accusations against his client. “He did not know Marielle, had no connection with Marielle,” he told reporters on Sunday
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