Brazil - Sports reporter gunned down in Goiânia, police investigating link to work

Reporters without borders

Radio sports commentator Valério Luiz de Oliveira was gunned down in Goiânia, the capital of the west-central state of Goiás, on 5 July, bringing to four the number of journalists killed in probable connection with their work in Brazil since the start of the year. “We offer Luiz's colleagues our heartfelt condolences and we hope this case will be solved quickly,” Reporters Without Borders said. “As he had received threats, the possibility that he was killed in connection with his work is being (...)

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