Fabiana Martins

Fabiana Martins is a grieving mother from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, who has been waiting for over 48 hours outside the Instituto Médico-Legal (IML) in Rio de Janeiro to see the body of her son, Fabian Alves Martins. Her son was one of the 117 casualties in a controversial police operation in the Alemão and Penha regions. Fabiana's heartbreaking vigil highlights the emotional toll of violence and loss in Brazil, as she seeks closure and answers regarding her son's tragic death.