Marielle Franco
Brazilian politician and activist (1979–2018)
Marielle Francisco da Silva, known as Marielle Franco, (27 July 1979 – 14 March 2018) was a Brazilian politician, feminist, and human rights activist. She was on the city council of Rio de Janeiro from January 2017 until she was assassinated on 14 March 2018. She was part of the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL).
Marielle Franco | |
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| Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro Councillor | |
| In office 1 January 2017 – 14 March 2018 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marielle Francisco da Silva 27 July 1979 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Died | 14 March 2018 (aged 38) Rio de Janeiro |
| Cause of death | Assassination |
| Political party | Socialism and Liberty Party |
| Alma mater | Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Fluminense Federal University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Franco spoke out against Brazilian police hurting and killing people,[1] as well as the recent federal intervention by Brazilian president Michel Temer in the state of Rio de Janeiro which resulted in the use of the army in police operations.[2][3]
References
change- ↑ "Brazil: Authorities must investigate the killing of human rights defender Marielle Franco". Amnesty International. 15 March 2018. Archived from the original on 8 April 2018. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ↑ "Outrage over murder of Rio councillor". BBC News. 2018-03-15. Retrieved 2018-03-15.
- ↑ Langlois, Jill (2018-03-15). "Outspoken Rio councilwoman who fought for the marginalized is shot to death; thousands mourn". latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-03-16.