Marielle Franco's murder turns 5 years old; find out more at Curto Flash

5 years without Marielle Franco

“I am not free as long as another woman is a prisoner, even if her chains are different from mine.”, said Marielle Franco, thirty minutes before she was murdered, on March 14, 2018. The words were borrowed from the American Audre Lorde, activist for the rights of women, black people and homosexuals. Afterwards, she said goodbye with the phrase “Let's go together and occupy everything”, at the end of the Jovens Negras Moving as Estruturas event. The question “who ordered the murder of Marielle and Anderson?” has not yet been answered. (Brazil Agency)

The mystery of the Submarine with cocaine and dead people found in Colombia

The Colombian Navy announced that it had found, last Sunday (12), a submarine adrift in its waters, in the Pacific Ocean. Inside there were 2,6 kilos of cocaine and two dead people. Two other people showed signs of intoxication and received medical attention, according to a video posted by the Colombian navy. (The globe)

Marina Silva remains hospitalized in Brasília

The Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Marina Silva, was admitted to the Brasília Hospital late Monday afternoon (13) with flu-like symptoms. She underwent a series of tests and doctors ruled out Covid-19 or dengue fever. The minister remains hospitalized. (Look)

Former minister, Eliseu Padilha dies at age 77

Former Minister of the Civil House, Aviation and Transport Eliseu Padilha died this Monday (13) at the age of 77. Eliseu was undergoing treatment for stomach cancer, discovered a month ago. (UOL)

Death toll rises to 190 in Malawi from Cyclone Freddy

Cyclone Freddy, which hit southern Africa for the second time, left at least 190 people dead in Malawi, where torrential rains caused floods and landslides, according to a new government report released this Tuesday (14). (AFP)

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Migration crisis in Roraima: researchers warn of the need for immediate action

Researchers from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Uerj) warn of the persistent migration crisis on the Roraima border with Venezuela and point out emergency actions that must be implemented by public authorities and civil society. A report was sent to the ministries of Justice and Public Security and Human Rights and Citizenship.

Casino sells 12,9% of its stake in Brazilian brand Assaí

The French group Casino announced this Tuesday (14) the sale of 12,9% of the capital of its Brazilian wholesale brand Assaí “to accelerate the reduction of its debt”.