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This week, What's Happening in Brazil reports on Rio's illegal militias, Bolsonaro's address to the UN and more

Federal police report shows “plot” by police officers, militiamen, and former Court of Audit officer to obstruct justice

His father-in-law and a passerby were wounded; seven-year-old child and wife were also in the car

Protesters are taking to the streets to demand justice and honor Franco and Anderson Gomes in at least 14 countries

Men were arrested this morning in Rio, but it is still unclear who ordered the execution

For many, Carnival in Brazil is more than just a party, it's an opportunity to make a political statement

Last year, police operation arrested criminals who worked for Flávio Bolsonaro’s political campaign

Mother and wife of ex-officer-turned-chief of “Crime Office” also had connections with Flávio Bolsonaro’s ex-aide

A fellow party member of Marielle Franco, Marcelo Freixo said “the law cannot let violent groups control people’s lives”

Head of Public Security department says case should be solved by the end of federal intervention in the state