Incident Details
Demonstrations are scheduled to occur on 11, known as National Student Day, and 18 August. These demonstrations are planned to take place at multiple universities. These protests are planned against President Jair Bolsonaro and the Brazilian government for the handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and over election and voting law concerns.
Traveler Safety
SafeAbroad travelers are advised to avoid protests and anticipate travel disruption. 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.
