Brazil has officially announced compensation for the family of Vladimir Herzog, a journalist murdered during the country's military dictatorship in the 1970s. This action acknowledges the state's involvement in Herzog's death and the subsequent cover-up. Herzog's case remains a significant symbol of the human rights abuses committed during the dictatorship era. The compensation aims to provide some measure of justice and closure to the family after decades of campaigning for accountability. This move is seen as a step towards reconciliation and acknowledging the dark period in Brazil's history.