On October 25th, family members of Marielle Franco, the slain councilwoman, expressed joy over the conviction of the masterminds behind her murder by Brazil's Supreme Court (STF). The session was highly emotional, featuring grief-stricken moments among family members, including Marielle's sister, Anielle Franco, who now serves as the Minister of Racial Equality. She spoke out against the societal trend that views her sister as 'disposable' and emphasized the necessity to eradicate the systemic violence based on gender and race that contributed to Marielle's assassination.

During the session, Anielle Franco articulated her disappointment with segments of society that have downplayed the severity of Marielle's murder. She stated that this conviction signals that the underlying structures facilitating such violence must be dismantled. The emotional weight of the verdict was echoed by various members of the PSOL party, with significant support coming from political allies who shared in both the grief and the relief that justice, although delayed, has been served.

Mônica Benício, Marielle's widow and also a councilwoman representing the PSOL, praised the Supreme Court's decision as a step away from 'selective punishment.' She pointed out that for some individuals, justice seemed unattainable, while for others, it was handed down swiftly. This differentiation highlights enduring issues of inequality within the Brazilian justice system and reflects broader national conversations about accountability for political violence, particularly against marginalized groups. The ruling serves as both a beacon of hope for justice and a reminder of the ongoing struggle against violence in Brazilian society.