World in brief: October 30, 2024
BRAZIL: The trial of the alleged killers of a female Rio de Janeiro councillor is set to begin later today.
Two former police officers are standing trial in the city over the deaths of Marielle Franco and her driver, Anderson Gomes, on March 14 2018.
Ronnie Lessa is accused of firing the gun in the drive-by shooting, while Elcio Queiroz is accused of being the driver who pursued Franco.
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