Brazil: Activists plan demonstrations in Sao Paulo and Salvador on March 23

Activists affiliated with several unions, including the Brazilian Workers' Center (Central dos Trabalhadores do Brasil, CTB), plan to protest in the historic centers of Sao Paulo and Salvador on March 23. Participants will gather from 15:00 at Largo Sao Francisco in Sao Paulo and at Largo do Pelourinho in Salvador. Activists are mostly affiliated with left-wing groups and will make multiple political demands. The amount of participants the events may draw remains unclear.

Transport and business disruptions are likely in Sao Paulo and Salvador's historic center areas. Authorities will likely deploy an increased police presence to monitor gatherings. The demonstrations will likely pass peacefully; however, skirmishes and counterprotests cannot be ruled out.