Article #249062
France 24 - World News
| Title | Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of black activist councilor | Source | France 24 - World News |
| Description | Brazil's Supreme Court on Wednesday convicted two former lawmakers of ordering the 2018 assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco, a popular black activist whose murder exposed deep ties between politics and organized crime. Franco, an LGBTQ activist who grew up in a favela and became an outspoken critic of Rio's powerful militia groups, was 38 when she was gunned down in the city center alongside her driver, Anderson Gomes. | ||
| Link | https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260225-brazil-politicians-convicted-for-ordering-murder-of-black-activist-councilor | Published At | 2026-02-25 14:26:21 (1 week ago) |
| Created At | 2026-02-25 14:49:31 | Updated At | 2026-02-25 14:49:31 |