VOICED : Protesta por muerte de nino en una favela en Rio

Three days after a child's death in a Rio favela, the NGO Rio de Paz held a symbolic protest on Copacabana beach. Eduardo de Jesús Ferreira, a 10-year-old, was shot dead, with conflicting reports from police and his family. The community is concerned about police methods amid ongoing drug trafficking issues. President Dilma Rousseff expressed solidarity with Eduardo's family and called for a thorough investigation.

What symbolic action did the NGO Rio de Paz take in response to the boy's death?

• Released white doves

• Buried a white coffin in the sand

• Marched through the streets of Rio

• Held a candlelight vigil

According to the police, what was the cause of the boy's death?

• An accidental discharge

• A stray bullet

• A robbery gone wrong

• A confrontation with drug traffickers

What does the family of Eduardo claim about the incident?

• It was an accident

• It was a result of gang violence

• It was a deliberate act by a police officer

• It was a case of mistaken identity

What concerns does the community have about police operations?

• They are not visible enough

• They are too infrequent

• They occur at inconvenient times for children

• They are too lenient on criminals

What did President Dilma Rousseff request in response to the incident?

• An investigation and justice for those responsible

• An increase in police presence

• A public apology from the police

• A new law to prevent such incidents