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Marielle Franco Timeline

(1979 - 2018)

Marielle Franco was a Brazilian politician, human rights advocate, and feminist. She was known for her work in advocating for the rights of marginalized communities, particularly Afro-Brazilians and LGBTQ+ people. Franco was tragically assassinated in 2018, but her legacy continues to inspire and empower activists around the world. Less

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Personal Life

Birth of her daughter

1998

Marielle Franco gave birth to her first and only child in 1998.

Started pre-university studies

2000

Marielle Franco began her pre-university studies in 2000.

Enrolled at Pontifical Catholic University

2002

Marielle Franco entered the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro in 2002 to pursue a degree in social sciences.

Started relationship with Monica Benicio

2004

Marielle Franco started a romantic relationship with Monica Benicio in 2004.

Moved in with Monica Benicio and Luyara

2017

Marielle Franco and Monica Benicio decided to move in together in the Tijuca neighborhood with Luyara, Marielle's daughter.

Wedding plans with Monica Benicio

2018

Marielle Franco and Monica Benicio had their wedding scheduled for the end of 2018.

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Wedding plans with Monica Benicio

Activism and Advocacy

Human rights activism after friend's death

2000

After the death of a friend from a stray bullet in 2000, Marielle Franco began working in human rights activism.

Presented bill for lesbian visibility day

Aug 2017

Marielle Franco presented a bill to create a day of lesbian visibility in Rio de Janeiro in August 2017.

Tweet about police violence

Mar 13, 2018

Marielle Franco spoke out on Twitter against police violence in Rio de Janeiro.

Digital art workshop and exhibition

Nov 10, 2018

A digital art workshop titled "Portraits of Marielle: Creating Bridges between Kenya and Brazil" was held in Nairobi, Kenya, with artworks displayed at the Maré Museum in Rio de Janeiro.

Release of docu-series about Marielle Franco

Mar 13, 2020

A docu-series titled "Marielle - O Documentário" was released by Globoplay on March 13, 2020.

Political Career

Worked as a consultant for Marcelo Freixo

2007

Marielle Franco worked as a consultant for state representative Marcelo Freixo.

Ran for Rio de Janeiro city council

2016

Marielle Franco ran for a seat on the Rio de Janeiro city council in the municipal elections.

Elected as city councillor

Jan 2017

Marielle Franco was elected as a city councillor of the Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro for the Socialism and Liberty Party (PSOL).

Appointment of Anielle Franco as Minister of Racial Equality

2022

President Lula appointed Marielle Franco's sister, Anielle Franco, as Minister of Racial Equality.

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Appointment of Anielle Franco as Minister of Racial Equality

Assassination

Assassination

Mar 14, 2018

Marielle Franco and her driver were shot multiple times and killed by two murderers while in a car after delivering a speech in Rio de Janeiro.

Arrests and warrants in assassination case

Jan 2019

Police arrested Ronald Paulo Alves Pereira and issued a warrant for Adriano Magalhães da Nóbrega, both suspects in Marielle Franco's assassination.

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Arrests and warrants in assassination case

Arrest of suspects in her murder

Mar 2019

Two former police officers were arrested and charged with the murder of Marielle Franco.

Investigation into possible ties to Bolsonaro

Nov 2019

Police investigated possible ties of Carlos Bolsonaro, the son of President Jair Bolsonaro, to the case.

Governor's admission of interference in investigations

2020

Governor Wilson Witzel admitted to interfering in investigations of Marielle Franco's death on television.

Key Facts

  1. Marielle Franco was born on July 27, 1979, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
  2. She came from a favela, or low-income neighborhood, and faced many challenges growing up.
  3. Franco earned a master's degree in public administration from Fluminense Federal University.
  4. She was elected to the Rio de Janeiro City Council in 2016, becoming the fifth most voted-for councilor in the city's history.
  5. Marielle Franco was assassinated on March 14, 2018, in an apparent targeted killing.

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