VIDEOS: RJ2 of Wednesday, February 25, 2026
The STF sentenced brothers Brazão to 76 years in prison for the murder of Marielle and Anderson, with additional damages to be paid to their families.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil (STF) sentenced Chiquinho and Domingos Brazão to 76 years in prison for their involvement in the assassination of Rio de Janeiro councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes. Alongside the lengthy prison term, the brothers will be required to pay R$ 7 million in reparations to the victims' families, highlighting the state’s commitment to justice in this high-profile case that has drawn national attention since the murders in 2018. The legal proceedings have seen various twists and turns, and the public is now eager to know the next steps regarding potential appeals and the execution of the sentences.
Beyond this central story, the news segment covers other local incidents, including a tragic case in Juiz de Fora where a mother died saving her six-year-old son from a landslide, a grieving mother who lost her two-year-old daughter, and a man convicted of rape, along with the mother of the victim, who were both arrested in Minas Gerais. Additionally, other reports touch on economic developments, such as the impressive 50% growth of Nubank in the last quarter, as well as ongoing Federal Police operations targeting enterprises linked to politician Fernando Bezerra Coelho. These stories, collectively, reflect the ongoing societal issues ranging from crime and justice to economic achievements in Brazil.