Brazil: Activists to hold vehicular protest in Sao Paulo, 1100 Jan. 22, to demand President Jair Bolsonaro 's resignation or impeachment

Event

Activists plan to hold a vehicular protest in Sao Paulo, Jan. 24, to demand President Jair Bolsonaro's impeachment or resignation. The demonstration will begin at the Charles Miller Plaza at 1100.

Security forces will likely deploy to the demonstration. Clashes between rival political groups are possible if supporters of Bolsonaro hold counterdemonstrations in the same area. Clashes between demonstrators and police are also possible, especially if police attempt to forcibly disperse the demonstrators. Ground transport disruptions are likely near the protest.

Advice

Avoid all demonstrations as a standard precaution. Liaise with trusted contacts regarding possible protest sites. Plan for ground travel disruptions near all large public gatherings. Leave the area at the first sign of confrontation.