The tragic death of Marielle Franco, a black activist against violence in Rio, and a city councilor, fuels fears that the current militarization of security in Brazil is the prelude to a return to its dictatorial past. Spanish Português
La trágica muerte de Marielle Franco, activista negra contra la violencia y concejala en Río, alimenta los temores de que la militarización de la seguridad sea el preámbulo de una vuelta al pasado dictatorial de Brasil. English Português
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