Marielle Franco

Marielle Franco speaks on a mic

One year after Marielle Franco’s death, Brazil’s human rights activists demand answers

Justice

Marielle Franco was Brazil’s most prominent advocate and defender of human rights. A year after Franco was shot dead, her followers continue to mourn and demand answers from the government as to the murky circumstances of her murder.

A demonstrator holds a sign reading "Black Lives Matter" in a dark photograph taken in low light.

The death of a black man in Brazil parallels Eric Garner, sparking BLM protests

Conflict & Justice