Journalists from Brazilian public media protest against restriction of coverage of Marielle Franco’s murder https://t.co/omBIl8s2N7 via @utknightcenter#Brazil#journalism#MarielleFranco@pressfreedom@RSF_inter@pen_int@abrajipic.twitter.com/WyeBWlNFf3
— IFEX (@IFEX) March 28, 2018
– Followup to this post.
– Two weeks after Brazillian poltician Marielle Franco was shot in a drive by shooting along with her driver Andrew Gomes, no one has been arrested yet. We recently learned that the bullets found at the scene of the crime match other bullet casings from batch UZZ-18, purchased by the Military Police in 2006, which were used in the Osasco Massacre that resulted in the death of 19 people. Two officers and a municipal guard were arrested at the time. The MP claim that someone* stole ammunition from the batch they purchased, considering the time gap between then and now. The homocide investigation is ongoing, and on Monday three people from her office spoke to The Civil Police.
– On March 16th, two journalists at Empresa Brasileira de Comunicação (Brazil Communication Company, EBC for short), a federal public agency, protested against company managers to reduce coverage of Marielle's murder. According to Metrópoles, newsroom manager Roberto Cordeiro at Agência Brasil (a national public news agency that's part of EBC) sent an email requesting employees"to reduce material about the death of councilor Marielle Franco." According to Cordeiro, Metrópoles reports,"these tributes of the PSol [party of the councilwoman] are meant to take advantage of the moment. Or other repercussions of that kind. We should focus on the investigations and what the authorities say.”
– On March 19th, the executive manager of Agência Brasil Alberto Coura, wrote to the Rio de Janero team and asked the coordinator to direct the reports to"not to cover demonstrations over the death of the councilwoman."According to Metrópoles, Coura said,"They are repetitive and tiring. In the papers there are only articles and, you know, we do not publish this form of opinion. Of course, if there is a relevant fact, it should be done." The journalists there then sought protection from the Union of Journalists of the Federal District (SJPDF). SJPDF issued a statement signed by other unions of journalists and news workers, and SJPDF coordinator Gésio Passos told Globo, "In addition to the public denunciation of the case, we will go before the Federal Public Ministry with representation to investigate the abuse."
– On March 25th, a police operation in a Rio favela left at least eight citizens dead and more injured. There are rumors that innocent people were executed during the operation, said to be an act of revenge from the police after one of their officers was killed there earlier that week. Police said they were attacked by drug gangsters. This comes six months after the army briefly occupied Rio flavia following gun wars between rival gangs, five weeks after President Temer put the military in charge of Rio security, and just eleven days after Marielle was killed. This was the kind of state violence and police abuse towards poor black people in Brazil that she was so outspoken about. More info and testimony can be found here.
– On March 27th, gunshots hit two campaign caravans belonging to former President Lula in southern Brazil, though no one was hurt. It's said to be three gunshots. Lula is gathering support for another presidential run, though it's unclear if he will be convicted for corruption and barred from running. “It’s not normal in a democracy that people fire on a democratic caravan,” said Gleisi Hoffmann, president of the Worker's Party.
– Days after Youtube was ordered to take down 16 videos containing blatant offense and misinformation concerning Marielle's murder, Facebook has been given 24 hours to take down inflamatory misinformation after being sued by Marielle's family and her partner Monica. Facebook has also been told to prevent more of those posts from happening in the future.
– PSOL councilor Tarcísio Motta read a speech Marielle wrote at the Legislative Assembly last night. Marielle's 19-year old daughter got a tattoo of her mother on her arm as a memorial and shared in on social media. Pictures below the cut, and reminder that you can sign the Justice for Marielle website along with other celebrities.
Brazilian rapper Rincon Sapiência paid tribute to Marielle during a show:
Ontem no Lollapalooza, @rinconsapiencia fez homenagem a Marielle Franco em seu show#MariellePresentepic.twitter.com/fZlLY6xRA2
— David Miranda (@davidmirandario) March 24, 2018
Leading American Activists join the rising demand for an independent investigation into the brazen murder of #MarielleFranco. #JusticeForMarielle#ThugsHidingBadges#DemocracyUnderSiegehttps://t.co/BnPPt7u2eL
— A Martinez (@ABoneMartinez) March 24, 2018
Wagner Moura sat down with Jacobin to talk about what happened:
Actor Wagner Moura on the assassination of Brazilian socialist politician Marielle Franco. https://t.co/1SKOzC7A37
— Jacobin (@jacobinmag) March 27, 2018
Just read about this courageous woman #MarielleFranco, who fought for the rights of the poor in the Favelas. I'm standing and fighting with you Brazil 🇧🇷!!
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) March 20, 2018
Viva Marielle and Anderson!!!https://t.co/nMTwBrUZrW
Marielle Franco was assassinated because she fought for human rights. https://t.co/UZk1vcK1vV
— #EvanRachelWould (@evanrachelwood) March 21, 2018
Thank you for singing along so beautifully, especially in symphony. Marielle Franco will forever be missed, but never forgotten. Her words will live on. STAND UP BRAZIL 🇧🇷✊🏼🏳️🌈🙏🏼
— Zara Larsson (@zaralarsson) March 23, 2018
Janelle Monae, Ava DuVernay and other prominent figures are demanding an independent investigation into the assassination of Brazilian city councilwoman Marielle Franco. https://t.co/r6rjbqEcYx
— huffpostqueer (@huffpostqueer) March 25, 2018
11 days after the murder of Marielle Franco, a police operation in Rio’s Rocinha favela left at least eight people dead. https://t.co/0YFLaCBPre
— Travis Waldron (@Travis_Waldron) March 26, 2018
Today is the two-week anniversary of Marielle Franco's assassination. Her murder has largely fallen out of the big headlines even in Brazil. Police don't appear even close to finding out who ordered her killed. Enduring pressure and attention is vital. https://t.co/ouy0yxfBOv
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) March 28, 2018
Não entende o motivo de toda comoção por Marielle e o que ela representa? @Pitty explica perfeitamente pic.twitter.com/A89luSkFKx
— David Miranda (@davidmirandario) March 26, 2018
Excelente comentário de @gduvivier sobre Marielle Franco e os direitos humanos pic.twitter.com/KBsCQHBjyH
— David Miranda (@davidmirandario) March 24, 2018
Gunshots hit two buses in a caravan for former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s campaign tour in southern Brazil on Tuesday https://t.co/SXHvhwX2KN
— Christy Thornton (@llchristyll) March 28, 2018
Justiça do Rio dá 24 horas para o Facebook retirar publicações com informações falsas sobre Marielle Franco do ar. Confira: https://t.co/HvU33DiBzUpic.twitter.com/3tFTJ6XJNd
— CBN (@CBNoficial) March 28, 2018
It's been two weeks since Marielle Franco's murder, and no arrests have been made. Rio's favela residents, however, are far from giving up the fight for justice. https://t.co/jfBZxQG0Ez
— Americas Quarterly (@AmerQuarterly) March 28, 2018
#Brazil: Marielle Franco's killing clearly aims to intimidate all those fighting for #humanrights& the rule of law. UN experts urge authorities to substantially step up protection of rights defenders & condemn all violence against them https://t.co/qtzVHTLiPP#MarielleVivepic.twitter.com/xVTXsoToAP
— UN Human Rights (@UNHumanRights) March 26, 2018
Brazil's ambassador to Ireland writes to Irish Times to defend gov following critical piece on Marielle Franco murder. https://t.co/UVfdr3d5re
— Dom Phillips (@domphillips) March 27, 2018
Our movement mourn’s the death of radical, lesbian, Afro-Brazilian council member, Marielle Franco assassinated in Rio de Janeiro. #MariellePresentehttps://t.co/l7CumyzB8ipic.twitter.com/kFKZLixtxq
— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) March 25, 2018
The Movement for Black Lives Honors the Life of Marielle Franco, Stands with Black Freedom Fighters in Brazil #BlackLivesMatterhttps://t.co/UC5NxttnVM
— Julio Ricardo Varela (@julito77) March 26, 2018
Marielle Franco deserves justice and the Brazilian people deserve answers. https://t.co/75Clgrmndu
— Chirlane McCray (@NYCFirstLady) March 25, 2018
Leyeron en el Parlamento de #RíodeJaneiro el discurso que la concejala asesinada #MarielleFranco no pudo dar#MariellePresentehttps://t.co/0luDXcJXsL
— Nodal (@InfoNodal) March 28, 2018
Snow day in D.C. hasn’t stopped a vigil for murdered Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco outside the Brazilian consulate. #MariellePresentepic.twitter.com/YXkGFs2WMQ
— Travis Waldron (@Travis_Waldron) March 21, 2018
Novo ato contra assassinato de Marielle Franco leva manifestantes ao Centro do Rio. https://t.co/L7PxznSUK4pic.twitter.com/oay7fekRwY
— Jornal O Globo (@JornalOGlobo) March 28, 2018
Last night on March 27th, Party of Socialism and Liberty (PSOL) councilor, Tarcísio Motta, read a speech at the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janero that Marielle had written for the session in which the Municipal Education Plan is discussed:
Filha de Marielle Franco tatua rosto da mãe no braço: 'Na minha memória' https://t.co/5XhMZGD8V7pic.twitter.com/vIEE2GZXMZ
— Diario de Pernambuco (@DiarioPE) March 27, 2018
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ONTD, how are you feeling?
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