Jamil Chad BM: “If he wants to be taken seriously, he will have to deal with the Lula Marielle case” 11.17.2022 04h00

The government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has an obligation to ensure that it does not go unpunished for the murder of Rio councilor Marielle Franco, who died in 2018. peaceful association

In an exclusive interview with UOL, the rapporteur said he would send a letter to the incoming president to take full interest in this case, which is considered a symbol of violence in Brazil.

“If the new government wants to be taken seriously, it will have to deal with this case,” the rapporteur said in a speech in Geneva. “Investigations need to ensure that it reaches not only whoever pulled the trigger, but also who planned the murder and who was behind it, but also who ordered the crime.”

“This should be a priority, including the image of Brazil,” the rapporteur said.

According to her, when I see Brazilian women they say they can’t even participate in political debate, and they give the example of Marielle as “proof” that they can eventually die.

“The Marielle case is a kind of symbol of a country where the fight against impunity is not taken seriously,” he said. “We know that in countries where there is political violence and profanity, and the murder of someone like Marielle, sends a message to all other women who want or desire to have this position. It’s a message they need. Be careful, because they can be killed,” she said.

“The government needs to use this case to say that it will not accept any attack on anyone without due process,” the rapporteur said. “Marielle is an example of Brazil not taking this war seriously,” he insisted.

According to him, there was no will to deal with impunity. “We’ve been dealing with this case with international attention for years. If his case isn’t resolved, consider how many more are being considered,” he complained.

The rapporteur also denounced the structural violence against Afro-Brazilians and made it clear that insecurity in a country where a portion of the population can be “wasted”.

Voule was in Brazil at the beginning of the year and promises to submit a detailed report to the Human Rights Council on the situation in Brazil for 2023. Among its various proposals, it will deal with impunity and seek the creation of a protocol to establish rules on the use of force.

The Rapporteur will nonetheless advocate re-establishing the relationship with civil society, which he sees as “fundamental in the fight against hunger and discrimination”. “He should be treated as a partner, not as an enemy,” he advised.

In addition to Marielle’s situation, Vouler also drew attention to the risks that Brazil will face with arms release in the coming years, and the impact this may have on the country. “In a country with more access to ammo, gangs are more concentrated,” he added.