João Francisco Inácio Brazão

João Francisco Inácio Brazão, also known as Chiquinho, is a former Brazilian congressman. He and his brother, Domingos Inácio Brazão, a former advisor to Rio's court of auditors, have been convicted by Brazil's Supreme Court for ordering the murder of Marielle Franco, a Rio de Janeiro city councillor. This conviction is newsworthy due to the high profile nature of the Franco case, which has been ongoing for nearly eight years. The recent Supreme Court ruling sentenced both brothers to 76 years and three months in prison. The case is significant because it highlights the issue of political violence and corruption in Brazil and the long fight for justice in the face of powerful interests.