The cold-blooded execution of Rio de Janeiro’s city council representative Marielle Franco has sent Brazilians into the streets in an outpouring of grief, outrage — and fight back. Events in solidarity and demanding justice also took place around the world, including at the White House.

President Lula is innocent. For over three years, Lula has been subject to a politically motivated investigation.

The coup against Brazilian democracy is part of the oligarchy and imperialism’s reactionary counteroffensive against Latin American integration and progressive process in the region.