My Daughter Was a Rising Politician in Brazil. 6 Months After Her Murder, Why Are Her Killers Still Free?

Six months ago, we were stabbed in the heart. The murder of my daughter, Marielle Franco, in the center of Rio de Janeiro on March 14, left an immense void—one the size of Marielle's presence in our lives. My family hasn’t been the same since that night, nor has that of her driver Anderson Gomes, who was also murdered. No one can prepare themselves for the loss of a daughter.