Brazilian journalist Mariana Alvanesi (@morrodovidigal [2]) was assaulted by the police while covering a demonstration by dwellers of the Vidigal neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, on December 13, 2012. The dwellers were trying to impede the demolition of a sports court. Dulcilene Guiri recorded the moment in video [3].
Brazilian Journalist Assaulted by Police while Covering Demonstration
· Written by Sara Moreira
Categories: Latin America, Brazil, Citizen Media, Governance, Media & Journalism, Protest