Incident Details
On 30 June at 17:00 local time, a protest is supposed to gather outside the National Congress. The protest is for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro and against the way the government handled the pandemic. The protest is expected to be peaceful, however, a heavy police presence is expected.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid the area if possible and listen to the police if the protest area must be entered. Travelers should maintain enhanced situational awareness during transit and plan travel routes in advance. Contact your program leaders if you have questions. Monitor the incident via local sources.
