What the international press says about the sentence for the murderers of Marielle and Anderson

After six years of waiting and two days of trial, last Thursday (31), the long-awaited conviction of those responsible for the early death of the Psolista councilor, Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes, took place.

With a murder of great commotion and international repercussion, it was expected that the sentence of his killers would also gain equal notoriety in the media. Check out some publications and stay up to date with what is being said in the press in neighboring countries, such as Colombia, and even those in Southeast Asia and Europe.

The Latin press

“CNN Español”, a version aimed at the Latin American public, reported the sentence handed down in court. The newspaper also highlighted the importance of the councilor as a human rights activist and gave a brief summary of her life story and political career.

_{News about the conviction of the murderers of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes (Photo: reproduction/CNN Español)}

Still in Latin America, the Colombian “EL Espectador” highlighted Marielle's sentence and importance in the fight for human rights. The Mexican “La Journey” highlighted that Marielle was a noble defender of the minority and reflected on the trial, reporting the conviction of her killers.

In Venezuela, with a title alluding to the saying, “Justice delays but does not fail“, the news portal “Telesur” published the sentence and stated that, even after her death, Marielle will continue to be an example of struggle and justice, and that the trial was historic for the country.

Europe and Asia

In Europe, the French “France 24” echoed the conviction of Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz and reflected on the time it took for justice to be done for the councilwoman and her driver. He also mentioned the emotion of family members upon hearing the conviction, highlighting that the investigation is not over yet and that the perpetrators of the crime still need to be convicted.

The German “DW” published the trial and I call Marielle “icon of the Brazilian left“, mentioning the importance of the councilor for the fight in defense of minorities, especially violence against women. The French radio RFI, as well as the German newspaper “DW”, called Marielle an icon and stated that her death brought outrage to the country and countless protests. He concluded his publication by stating that the day of conviction of the political killers is historic for the country's democracy.

The Spanish “El País” echoed the sentence and highlighted the importance of the verdict after years of a slow investigation. The British newspaper “The Guardian” also echoed the conviction of Ronnie Lessa and Élcio de Queiroz.

_{News about the conviction of the murderers of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes (Photo: reproduction/The Guardian)}

In India, a South Asian country, the largest media outlet, “The Indu”, reported the murder and the protests that took place over the years until the day of sentencing of those responsible for the councilor's death.

The victims

With a trial marked by a lot of emotion, the long-awaited answer to the question “Who killed Marielle and Anderson?“, was finally answered. The crime that occurred in a cowardly way on March 14, 2018, moved and generated protests across the country. Councilor elected by the Socialism and Freedom Party (PSOL), Marielle was a recognized human rights activist and defense of women and social minorities. With a promising political career, the sister of the current Minister of Racial Equality, Anielle Franco, stood out in politics and in the way she talked to young voters. After years of investigation and known obstructions of justice. , the long-awaited response was heard, and justice was served, even if partially, as the perpetrators of the crime remain unconvicted.

Featured Photo: News about the conviction of the murderers of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes (Photo: reproduction/BBC)