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Rio’s city councilor shot dead after black leadership event

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Marielle Franco was in her first term as city councilor. Photo: Ninja
Mar 15, 2018 10:28 2 min read (Updated: Mar 16, 2018 10:49)
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Marielle Franco was in her first term as city councilor. Photo: Ninja

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