06 Feb 2020 | 02:09 PM UTC
Brazil: Transportation fare strikes to continue in São Paulo February 7 /update 5
Passe Livre group schedules protest in São Paulo February 7; heightened security presence to be expected
Event
Passe Livre has called for another protest in São Paulo on Friday, February 7, in continued opposition to a transportation fare hike. Participants are set to gather at Praça da Bandeira as of 17:30 (local time). A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are to be expected in the vicinity of the protests.
Advice
Individuals in São Paulo are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, and anticipate localized disruptions.