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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows councilwoman reprimanding parliamentarian during discussion in Lorena

A video recorded during a city council meeting in Lorena, Brazil, captures councilwoman Rita Marton reprimanding fellow councilman Mauro Fradique, leading to a complaint filed by Fradique against Marton for alleged aggression.

Mar 4 • 22:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sign on a street in the outskirts of the southern zone of SP features logo of PT councilwoman

A street sign in Jardim Vera Cruz, São Paulo, displaying the logo of councilwoman Luna Zarattini (PT), has sparked allegations of early electoral campaigning.

Mar 4 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vote on title for Ludmilla causes confusion in Niterói Chamber: 'It seems like it's a crime in Brazil to be white,' says councilwoman

A contentious vote regarding the recognition of Brazilian singer Ludmilla has led to heated accusations among Niterói council members, highlighting underlying racial tensions.

Mar 4 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cida Falabella assumes command of the Culture Department of Belo Horizonte

Councilwoman Cida Falabella has taken over as the head of the Municipal Culture Department of Belo Horizonte following her appointment.

Mar 3 • 18:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BH councilwoman receives death threats; police identify suspect

A councilwoman in Belo Horizonte received death threats via email, prompting police to identify a suspect.

Mar 3 • 18:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

City councilwoman from Greater São Paulo who ran over boyfriend after being assaulted speaks about the case for the first time; see VIDEO

Councilwoman Aline Santos has publicly addressed the incident where she ran over her boyfriend after claiming he assaulted her, emphasizing her commitment to her role despite the personal turmoil.

Feb 27 • 17:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TJMG maintains conviction of Pâmela Volp after technology proves car route used in the crime

The TJMG upheld the conviction of former councilwoman Pâmela Volp for extortion, with digital tracking technology evidencing her presence at the crime scene.

Feb 27 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Who is the councilwoman from Greater SP who ran over her boyfriend after being attacked; see VIDEO

Councilwoman Aline Lima dos Santos is in her second consecutive term in Embu das Artes, Brazil, where she faced domestic violence and accidentally hit her boyfriend with her car.

Feb 26 • 17:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conviction brings relief, but does not repair our pain, says survivor of attack that killed Marielle

Fernanda Chaves, the sole survivor of the 2018 attack that killed councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes, expressed relief at the conviction of those responsible but emphasized the ongoing issues of crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 26 • 10:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast analyzes convictions in the Marielle case and the state of political violence in Brazil

The Brazilian Supreme Court has unanimously convicted the Brazão brothers for their roles in the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco, amidst a broader discussion of political violence in Brazil.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The conviction of the masterminds behind Marielle Franco's execution - The Subject #1667

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil convicted the Brazão brothers for the 2018 murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes after nearly eight years since the crime was committed.

Feb 26 • 03:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEOS: JL2 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026

A murdered councilwoman's case leads to two individuals, Chiquinho and Domingos, being ordered to pay R$ 7 million in damages to her family.

Feb 26 • 00:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEOS: Acre Journal 2nd Edition this Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The article discusses the assassination of a councilwoman and the subsequent financial penalties imposed on individuals identified as Chiquinho and Domingos for damages to the victim's family.

Feb 25 • 23:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: JA 2nd Edition - Wednesday, February 25, 2026

The case involving the assassination of a councilwoman has seen two individuals, Chiquinho and Domingos, ordered to pay R$ 7 million in damages to her family.

Feb 25 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Family members of Marielle celebrate the conviction of the masterminds by the STF: 'Justice for her is a lifelong task'

Relatives of assassinated councilwoman Marielle Franco celebrated the conviction of the crime's masterminds by Brazil's Supreme Court during an emotional session.

Feb 25 • 20:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF condemns Brazão brothers for the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes; see what happens next

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court has convicted the Brazão brothers for the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes, leading to significant legal consequences for the defendants.

Feb 25 • 18:23 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Brazil politicians convicted for ordering murder of Rio activist councillor

Brazil's Supreme Court has convicted two former lawmakers for their roles in ordering the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent activist and councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 25 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF sentences Brazão brothers to 76 years and 3 months in prison for Marielle's murder; see sentences

The Brazilian Supreme Court has sentenced the Brazão brothers to over 76 years in prison for orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver.

Feb 25 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: Cármen Lúcia votes and STF has a majority to convict the Brazão brothers as masterminds of the crime

The Brazilian Supreme Court has a majority ruling to convict the Brazão brothers for orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver Anderson Gomes.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Most voted councilwoman of a city in PR has diploma revoked for buying votes from social program beneficiaries

Priscilla Lorejan Melo de Assis, the most voted councilwoman in Moreira Sales, Brazil, has had her diploma revoked due to her involvement in a vote-buying scheme targeting social program beneficiaries.

Feb 25 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: Moraes and Zanin vote to convict Brazão brothers as masterminds of the crime

Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin voted to convict the Brazão brothers for their roles in the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018.

Feb 25 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes votes to condemn Brazão brothers as masterminds of Marielle Franco's murder

Minister Alexandre de Moraes voted to condemn the Brazão brothers for planning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in Rio de Janeiro in 2018.

Feb 25 • 13:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Moraes votes to condemn the Brazão brothers in the Marielle case: 'They were the masterminds'

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has voted to condemn the Brazão brothers for their roles as masterminds in the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 25 • 13:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF judges those accused of ordering Marielle's murder; watch live

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is set to announce its verdict in the trial concerning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 25 • 12:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: councilwoman in Greater SP runs over boyfriend and says she was assaulted by him before the episode

A Brazilian councilwoman claims she was assaulted by her boyfriend before running him over with her car.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Marielle Case: STF's First Panel Resumes Hearing This Wednesday with Votes from Moraes and Other Ministers

The First Panel of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) is set to hear votes on the trial regarding the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes.

Feb 25 • 03:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: First Day of Trial in the STF Ends with Condemnation Request and Defense Statements

The trial concerning the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes began in Brazil's Supreme Court, with the prosecution seeking condemnation while the defense pleaded for acquittal.

Feb 24 • 22:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

'PF Neglected Line of Investigation,' Says Defense of Delegate Judged in Marielle Case

The defense of delegate Rivaldo Barbosa claims that the Federal Police neglected a crucial line of investigation regarding the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco, currently being judged at the Supreme Federal Court.

Feb 24 • 19:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Brazil’s supreme court begins trial of politicians in murder of Rio councilwoman

Brazil's supreme court has commenced the trial of politicians accused of orchestrating the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018, a case highlighting the intersection of politics and organized crime in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 24 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dino says that Marielle's case will be judged 'in light of facts and evidence' at the start of the trial

Minister Flávio Dino announced that the trial regarding the alleged masterminds behind the assassination of councilwoman Marielle Franco will adhere strictly to factual evidence and legal procedures.

Feb 24 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: First Panel Begins Judging Those Accused of Ordering the Murder of Councilwoman

The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court in Brazil began the trial of those accused of orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 24 • 12:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: STF's First Panel Begins Judging Those Accused of Ordering the Councilwoman's Murder in 2018

The STF's First Panel is now judging five defendants accused of orchestrating the murder of Councilwoman Marielle Franco in 2018.

Feb 24 • 11:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The birthday 'striptease' of a councilwoman from San Luis Potosí that sparked outrage

A councilwoman from the Green Party in San Luis Potosí, Rosa María Huerta, faced backlash after celebrating her birthday with a striptease performance in her office during work hours.

Feb 24 • 10:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Minas, Tuesday, February 24, 2026

The news segment covers various topics including judicial decisions, weather forecasts, the ongoing investigations into the assassination of a Brazilian councilwoman, and international news about the Ukraine war and its implications.

Feb 24 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Understand how the trial of the Marielle case will be and how the crime occurred, according to investigations

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil begins trial proceedings for those accused of orchestrating the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 24 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Podcast: How will the trial of those accused of ordering the murder of Marielle Franco be?

The trial of those accused of ordering the murder of Brazilian councilwoman Marielle Franco begins, focusing on alleged roles in her assassination.

Feb 24 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle case: see who has already been convicted for the execution

The trial of suspects involved in the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco has commenced, with three individuals already serving sentences for their roles in the crime.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: First Panel judges those accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman; learn about the trial

The First Panel of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in Brazil will begin trial proceedings on January 24 against those accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 24 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF begins to judge the 5 defendants accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) has begun the trial of five defendants accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco and driver Anderson Gomes in 2018.

Feb 24 • 01:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Family Members of Marielle Franco Express Surprise at Involvement of Delegate in the Crime: 'He Claimed to Be a Friend'; STF Judges the Perpetrators

The family of Marielle Franco, a councilwoman murdered in Rio de Janeiro in March 2018, is hopeful for justice as the Supreme Court begins the trial of those accused of orchestrating her murder.

Feb 23 • 17:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Without new evidence, STF judges those accused of ordering the murder of councilwoman Marielle Franco

The STF begins to judge accusations against individuals allegedly involved in the murder of Brazilian councilwoman Marielle Franco despite the absence of new evidence.

Feb 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Body of former councilwoman murdered at home buried in RS; ex-husband and suspect of the crime found dead

The body of former councilwoman Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque was buried in Rio Grande do Sul following her murder, with her ex-husband found dead at the scene as a suspect.

Feb 22 • 19:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former councilwoman killed in RS: video shows moment when suspect enters the building where the woman lived

Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque, a former councilwoman in Brazil, was murdered in her apartment, with her ex-husband identified as the prime suspect.

Feb 21 • 22:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former councilwoman murdered at home in RS; ex-husband and crime suspect found dead

A former councilwoman from Nova Prata, Roseli Vanda Pires Albuquerque, was murdered in her apartment, and her ex-husband, who was a suspect in the crime, was found dead at the scene.

Feb 21 • 11:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is Nithya Raman the 'Mamdani' of Los Angeles? All about the mayoral candidate who excites socialists

Nithya Raman, a Democrat and current councilwoman, has announced her candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles, inspiring socialist hopes with her background and policies.

Feb 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF charges former Rio police chiefs accused of obstruction in the Marielle case

The MPF charges former officials in the Rio police for alleged obstruction of justice in the assassination case of councilwoman Marielle Franco.

Feb 13 • 19:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Councilwoman of Ocotlán, Jalisco, is captured with a spider monkey at an official event

Silvia Iliana Villarruel Gutiérrez, a councilwoman from Ocotlán, Jalisco, faces backlash for appearing at an official event with a spider monkey, a species threatened with extinction.

Feb 12 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ceará military police officers arrested for shooting attack on councilwoman's house in RN

Two military police officers from Ceará were arrested for their involvement in a shooting attack on the house of a councilwoman in Caraúbas, Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 12 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilwoman Tatiana Medeiros returns to house arrest after eye exams and surgery

Councilwoman Tatiana Medeiros has returned to house arrest after undergoing eye surgery and examinations on the same day she was released for the procedure.

Feb 12 • 14:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Councilwoman warned the city hall about the danger of megablocks in Consolação

São Paulo's city hall was alerted about the risks of overcrowding during simultaneous street carnival events, leading to chaos as thousands participated.

Feb 11 • 21:40 UTC

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