Incident Details

Expect heightened security in São Paulo, Brazil, after military police forcibly dispersed a protest on March 26. Authorities deployed military police after students stormed the Education Department and illegally occupied the building. Local authorities report that officers used pepper spray to disperse the protestors. Official reports claim that there were no injuries to protestors, while reports from protesters contradict this. Anticipate a heightened security presence in the coming days.

Traveler Safety

Travelers are advised to avoid all demonstrations. Monitor local news and social media for updates on further protests and military responses.