Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Brazil (Brasilia), Citizen Protest
Western Hemisphere > Brazil > Brasilia
6/18/2013
The U.S. Embassy in Brasilia alerts U.S. citizens traveling to and residing in Brazil to the possible continuation of protest activity in several cities throughout the country including Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, and Porto Alegre. On Monday, June 17th, large scale protests took place in at least eleven Brazilian cities. Although most protest activity was peaceful, both police and protestors alike have been injured in clashes. The security response has been measured, but police have used riot control tactics, including tear gas and mounted units, to disperse protestors.
U.S. citizens should avoid the protests and areas where large gatherings may occur. Even demonstrations or events intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence. U.S. citizens in Brazil are urged to monitor local news reports and to plan their activities accordingly.
Read more:
https://www.osac.gov/Pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=14128&__Referrer=afternoon_digest_18_06_2013