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Relatives of Brazilian journalist Leo Veras carry his coffin in Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay, on February 13, 2020. Veras was killed at his home on February 12. (AP/Marciano Candia)

Brazilian journalist Léo Veras shot and killed in Paraguay

February 14, 2020 3:02 PM EST

Rio de Janeiro, February 14, 2020 — Authorities in Brazil and Paraguay must work together to promptly and thoroughly investigate the killing of Brazilian journalist Lourenço “Léo” Veras and bring those responsible to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.