Protests held for second day over killing of Rio councilwoman
Demonstrators took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro on Friday, March 16, for the second-straight day of protests following the death of Marielle Franco, 38, a rising star in the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL).
The Rio de Janeiro city councilwoman was shot four times in the head as she rode in the back of a car after attending a women's empowerment event in Rio.
Her driver was also killed, while a press secretary in the car suffered cuts but was not seriously hurt.
The federal government decreed a month ago that Brazil's army would take over all security operations through the end of the year in Rio, where murders have risen sharply.
Her death struck a chord in the South American nation sparking massive rallies in Brazil's largest cities on Thursday, March 15.
Tensions high as recession-weary Argentines march to president's residence
French university students set up tents, protest against Israel's attack on Rafah
Funeral of mother, son killed in Israeli strike on south Lebanon
Another mass grave recovered in Gaza, bodies ‘without heads’ found
Russia vows retaliation after UK’s expulsion of defense attaché
Israel keeps bombing Rafah as truce talks resume in Cairo
Washington police clear pro-Palestine encampment, arrest dozens
VIDEO | Gaza truce on hold
Iran president urges global action for Gaza humanitarian aid
VIDEO | What are the contours of Gaza truce deal accepted by Hamas?
VIDEO | Iran Expo 2024
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
