Wellington Brito

Wellington Brito, a 20-year-old, became a victim of the violence associated with gang conflicts in Rio's favelas. His mother vividly recalls his desperate plea for help as he found himself trapped in a dangerous situation. She rushed to save him, but by the time she arrived, he had already been fatally shot. A single mother who worked hard to support her children, she struggled with the pain of having lost her son to a life she never condoned. Her grief is compounded by a sense of helplessness and the stark reality of the limited opportunities for youth in their community.