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10 Mar 2023 | 05:41 PM UTC

Brazil: Healthcare professionals to protest in multiple urban centers March 10

Healthcare professionals to protest in several cities in Brazil March 10. Avoid the demonstrations.

Warning

Event

Healthcare professionals plan to protest in several major cities in Brazil on March 10 to demand higher wages. Organizers have confirmed the following specific gathering locations and start times:

  • Curitiba: Protest at Praca Rui Barbosa from 15:00

  • Joao Pessoa: March along Avenida Presidente Epitacio Pessoa from 16:00

  • Recife: March to Palacio do Campo das Princesas, ongoing as of 13:45

  • Salvador: Protest at Largo de Nazare, ongoing as of 13:45

Heightened security and traffic disruptions are likely in the vicinity of the demonstrations. Isolated low-level skirmishes are possible. Protesters may also march to government buildings near demonstration sites in the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the announced protests and leave the area at the first sign of a security disturbance. Heed the instructions of the authorities. Allow extra time to reach destinations near protests.