Rio de Janeiro – Brazilian authorities have made significant strides in the investigation into the assassination of Marielle Franco, a prominent leftist politician and human rights activist. Franco’s killing in downtown Rio de Janeiro in 2018 sparked a nationwide outcry, with many demanding answers to the question, “Who ordered Marielle’s killing?” Six years after the … Read more
Edmonton, Canada – Authorities have disclosed that the recent assault on Edmonton City Hall in January is believed to have been politically motivated, meeting the criteria for potential terrorism charges. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) revealed that they had confiscated weapons and explosives from the scene, including an SKS assault-style rifle, ammunition, and Molotov … Read more
WASHINGTON—The aftermath of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to reverberate, fueling a surge in politically motivated violence and threats against government officials and buildings as the country approaches another presidential election. Political scientist Robert Pape of the University of Chicago describes the current state of the country as a “tinderbox,” … Read more