VOICED : Marcha apoyo a maestros de Rio

Over 10,000 people marched in Rio de Janeiro to support a teachers' strike demanding public funding for essential services. The strike, ongoing for 53 days, opposes a career and salary plan benefiting only 7% of teachers. Protesters call for negotiations with the mayor, emphasizing political solutions over police intervention.

What was the main reason for the protest in Rio de Janeiro?

• To celebrate a new educational policy

• To support a new corporate political project

• To oppose a new tax law

• To demand public funding for essential services

How long has the primary school teachers' strike been ongoing?

• 30 days

• 53 days

• 7 days

• 100 days

What are the teachers demanding from the mayor?

• To resume negotiations

• To approve a new tax

• To close schools

• To increase police presence

What does the teacher believe is necessary to resolve the issue?

• A new educational policy

• More police intervention

• Increased funding for police

• Political solutions

What percentage of union members benefit from the approved plan?

• 100%

• 50%

• 25%

• 7%