Rally for Justice: Demanding Accountability in the Thiago Menezes Flausino Case
A renewed call for justice will resonate in Rio de Janeiro on February 10th, as a rally is scheduled to take place at 7 a.m. in front of the city’s court. This exhibition serves as a continuation of the powerful mobilization held on January 27, 2026, all focused on a single, heartbreaking demand: accountability for the death of Thiago Menezes Flausino, a 13-year-old Black teenager fatally shot by the military police on August 7, 2023.
The upcoming rally is expected to draw a diverse crowd, including grieving mothers, family members of victims of police violence, and concerned young people. Participants will share their stories of loss and pain,emphasizing the urgent need to end state-sponsored violence that disproportionately impacts marginalized communities. Speakers will highlight the devastating emotional toll inflicted on families and the systemic injustices that perpetuate these tragedies.
The movement has already garnered significant support from various organizations, demonstrating a unified front against police brutality. key supporters include the Oil Workers Union of rio de Janeiro (Sindipetro-RJ), the Support Network for People Affected by State Violence (RAAVE), and students from leading universities such as the State University, the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and the Fluminense Federal University.
This struggle in Brazil occurs within a broader global context of escalating racist and police violence. demonstrators express solidarity with similar movements worldwide, including those protesting ICE’s actions in cities like Minnesota. These collective actions underscore the importance of solidarity, collective institution, and mutual aid as crucial strategies for confronting state violence and protecting vulnerable populations. The rally aims to amplify the call for systemic change and a future where all lives are valued and protected.
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