Brazil: Student protests in Brasília April 10

Event

Approximately 700 students protested in front of the Ministry of Education in Brasília on Tuesday, April 10, due to budget cuts to the University of Brasília. Demonstrators reportedly partially blocked Esplanada dos Ministérios and threw rocks at military police, damaging windows at the ministry building. As of Tuesday afternoon, protests were ongoing despite the Ministry agreeing to meet with organizers.

Advice

Individuals in Brasília are advised to keep abreast of developments and avoid all protests due to the potential for violence. Adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.