09 Jan 2020 | 02:37 PM UTC
Brazil: Additional protest scheduled in São Paulo January 9 /update 1
Students organize another protest to oppose transportation fare hikes in São Paulo on January 9; transportation disruptions likely
Event
Students have called for another protest in São Paulo on Thursday, January 9, to continue their opposition of a transportation fare hike. Participants are set to gather as of 17:00 at the Praça da Sé.
Associated transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence are to be expected in the vicinity of the protest. Skirmishes between protesters and security forces cannot be ruled out.
Context
A related protest on January 7, saw several students arrested, damage to metro infrastructure, and some violence. Media reports indicate that police also seized a backpack containing ten Molotov cocktails.
Advice
Individuals in São Paulo are advised to monitor the situation, avoid all public demonstrations as a precaution, and anticipate localized disruptions.
