Brazil's high court begins trial over the killing of Rio councilwoman Marielle Franco

Luyara Franco, daughter of late councilwoman Marielle Franco, and her aunt Anielle Franco give a press conference at the Supreme Court before the start of the first day of trial of those accused of ordering Marielle’s murder, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

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