Police have arrested two men suspected of ordering the killing of Marielle Franco, a popular Rio de Janeiro councilwoman in 2018. 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 against his client.
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 have arrested two men suspected of ordering the killing of a popular Rio de Janeiro councilwoman in 2018, a long-awaited step after years of society clamoring for justice.
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. The lawyer representing Domingos Brazão denied the accusations against his client, stating that he had no connection with Marielle
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