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The murder of 38-year-old Marielle Franco in March this year sent shockwaves across the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. A rising star on the political scene, Marielle had just been chosen by the Party for Socialism and Liberty to be its candidate for Deputy Governor. She was an unusual politician in many ways as she was the only black woman out of 51 councillors in Rio, lesbian, and from a very poor background. No-one has yet been charged with her murder. Marielle's partner Monica Benicio tells Jo Fidgen about the life they were building together.
Image: Marielle Franco (lhs) and Monica Benicio. Credit: Monica Benicio.

Published on Monday, 4th June 2018.

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