Thousands Criticize Anti-Corruption Bill in Brazil
Organizers say that almost 500,000 in 82 cities criticized changes made in the original anti-corruption proposal, signed by over two...
December 5, 2016Topic
protests
Protest Against Austerity Measures Turns Violent in Brazil
At least ten thousand people gathered in front of Congress to pressure senators to reject a bill to limit government...
November 30, 2016
Protests Against Spending Limit Bill Erupt Across Brazil
In the second large protest against the bill in less than a month, demonstrators blocked streets and highways, while public...
November 11, 2016
Brazil’s ENEM Test Marked By High Abstention, Postponement
Over 271,000 candidates will take the high school exam on December 3rd and 4th because test locations were occupied by...
November 7, 2016
Brazil’s High School Exam Postponed Due to Protests
More than 191,000 candidates will have to take the university entrance exam in December since test locations are occupied by...
November 2, 2016
Brazilians Protest Against Government Spending Limit
Critics say the proposed Constitutional Amendment which limits public expenditures for the next 20 will reduce investments in education and...
October 18, 2016
Protests Against Brazil’s President Temer Continue
The most violent protests have been seen in São Paulo, where police officers have resorted to tear gas to disperse...
September 5, 2016
Brazil’s Courts Allow Protests During Olympic Games
A Brazilian federal court judge that any suppression of political manifestations by security forces is unconstitutional and will be fined.
August 9, 2016
Taxi Drivers Resume Protests Against Uber in São Paulo
Irate taxi drivers in São Paulo resumed protests today, May 11th, against the previous day’s decree from Mayor Fernando Haddad....
May 11, 2016