Brazil: Healthcare professionals protest in central Rio de Janeiro March 10

Event

Healthcare professionals are protesting in central Rio de Janeiro on March 10 to demand higher wages. Demonstrators assembled outside Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital, near Praca da Republica, at 10:00 before marching to Cinelandia Square, also known as Praca Floriano Peixoto, where a rally is taking place as of 13:35.

Protesters may also march to other areas in central Rio de Janeiro in the coming hours. Police will likely monitor gatherings. Transport disruptions are likely to continue in the vicinity of the protest. Isolated low-level skirmishes are possible.

Advice

Avoid the protest and leave the area at the first sign of violence. Heed the directives of the authorities. Allow extra time to reach destinations in Rio de Janeiro.