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Brazilians hold general strike to protest pension overhaul | World News, The Indian Express

Brazilians hold general strike to protest pension overhaul | World News, The Indian Express

By AP |Rio De Janeiro |Published: June 15, 2019 4:01:07 pm

Brazilians hold general strike to protest pension overhaul

The nationwide strike was called by Brazil's unions and mainly targeted the pension reform Bolsonaro is currently pushing for in Congress. Police launched tear gas at protesters who attempted to block Avenida Brasil

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People shout slogans to protest government-proposed pension reforms during a strike in Rio de Janeiro. (AP)


Thousands of people filled the streets of Brazil’s main cities Friday, and schools, banks and some public transportation shut down, as Brazilians angry over a pension reform and budget cuts held the first general strike of far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s administration.

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