Born and bred in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, Marielle Franco was a passionate politician - fighting against rampant police violence in the favelas she called home.

Marielle represented communities who are often marginalized from politics, threatening the established system. For that she was likely killed.

Marielle Franco Profile

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