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Three more arrested in murder of queer Brazilian politician Marielle Franco

Franco had fought corruption as a member of the Rio de Janeiro City Council. The new arrestees include the city's former police chief.

New Arrest in Assassination of Black Queer Lawmaker Marielle Franco

Marielle Franco was shot dead by a gunman in a passing car in 2018 – two former police officers have been arrested in the case.

Thousands Protest in Brazil After Assassination of Lesbian Politician

Protests erupted across Brazil demanding answers after Rio City Council member Marielle Franco was assassinated last week. 

Brazilian Politician Soldiers On After Murder of Senator

Following the death of civil rights activist and spokeswoman Marielle Franco, fellow councillor Taliria Petrone says she refuses to give in to fear.

Brazil's LGBTQ Activists Will Fight President's 'Barbarism'

LGBTQ Brazilians fear Jair Bolsonaro will encourage violence, but they'll go on fighting, says the sister of a slain activist.

At G20, Trump Heaps Praise on Brazil's Disgraced Antigay President

Misogynistic Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, whose plane was just discovered to be carrying 86 pounds of cocaine, loves Trump, and the feeling is reciprocal.

Out Brazilian Politician Quits Amid Death Threats

Jean Wyllys, a vocal critic of the nation's new antigay president, fled the country after a fellow LGBTQ official's murder.

Brazil Elects First Two Transgender Members of Congress

In Sunday's election, the nation also sent anti-LGBTQ+ President Jair Bolsonaro to a runoff.