Brazil Issues Corrected Death Certificates Blaming the State for Dictatorship‑Era Killings

Overview

• At a USP law school ceremony on Oct. 8, authorities delivered more than 100 retified death certificates for victims of the 1964–1985 military regime.
• Officials said 109 documents were ready for delivery, while press reports cite roughly 102 handed over and note that not all families attended.
• The updated records state “non‑natural, violent death caused by the Brazilian State” in the context of political persecution, replacing earlier evasive entries.
• Notable cases include Vladimir Herzog, Carlos Marighella, Rubens Paiva and Alexandre Vannucchi Leme, with relatives such as Marcelo and Vera Paiva present.
• The effort, led by the CEMDP and the Human Rights Ministry under CNJ Resolution 601/2024, continues as families seek recovered remains and accountability, and the minister highlighted enforced disappearance as a continuing crime.