"Outrage and Demands for Justice: Brazilians Rally for 13-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot by Police"
Thiago Menezes Flausino, a 13-year-old boy from a Rio de Janeiro favela, was shot and killed by military police officers. His family and community believe he was executed, as he was riding on the back of a motorbike in the favela. Thiago's death highlights the ongoing issue of state violence in Brazil, where police killed over 6,400 people last year, with a majority being Black individuals. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, as activists and community members demand accountability for the killing of a young boy with dreams.