VOICED : Manifestantes y policias chocan por huelga general en Brasil

In Rio de Janeiro, protesters clashed with police during demonstrations against President Michel Temer's austerity measures. A general strike, organized by the Central Única de Trabajadores, halted transportation, schools, and banks across Brazil. The union, aligned with the left, deemed the strike a success, demanding negotiation with the government. Protesters opposed labor reforms under consideration in Congress, which target pensions and work contracts. The strike saw participation from 60,000 workers in São Paulo, with President Temer holding only 10% public support. This marked Brazil's first general strike since 1996.

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