Protests held for second day over killing of Rio councilwoman

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News ID: 20683
Publish Date: 8:18 - 17 March 2018
TEHRAN, March 17 -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).

Protests held for second day over killing of Rio councilwomanTEHRAN,Young Journalists Club (YJC) -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.

Source: Presstv

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