Thousands of people take part in a protest where Brazilian teachers are demanding better working conditions on October 7, in Rio de Janeiro. While the majority of protesters were peaceful, a small group fired incendiary devices and the police eventually dispersed the crowd with tear gas. The last few weeks have seen a citywide strike by union education workers in Rio. Police used tear gas to disperse a group of around 100 protesting teachers last week.
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Thousands of people take part in a protest where Brazilian teachers are demanding better working conditions on October 7, in Rio de Janeiro. While the majority of protesters were peaceful, a small group fired incendiary devices and the police eventually dispersed the crowd with tear gas. The last few weeks have seen a citywide strike by union education workers in Rio. Police used tear gas to disperse a group of around 100 protesting teachers last week.
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Riot police use tear gas to disperse the crowds on October 7.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Riot police use tear gas to disperse the crowds on October 7.
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Protesters disperse after police fire tear gas into the crowds on October 7.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Protesters disperse after police fire tear gas into the crowds on October 7.
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Demonstrators hold signs during the protest on October 7.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Demonstrators hold signs during the protest on October 7.
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Masked demonstrators burn trash outside the City Hall in Rio de Janeiro on October 7.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Masked demonstrators burn trash outside the City Hall in Rio de Janeiro on October 7.
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Protesters kick in wood panels blocking a bank location on October 7 after tear gas was fired by the police to disperse protesters.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Protesters kick in wood panels blocking a bank location on October 7 after tear gas was fired by the police to disperse protesters.
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Violence and property destruction emerges amid October 7 demonstrations in Rio.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Violence and property destruction emerges amid October 7 demonstrations in Rio.
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A fire extinguisher is used on destroyed cash dispensers on October 7.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
A fire extinguisher is used on destroyed cash dispensers on October 7.
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Demonstrators hold signs during the protest on October 7.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Demonstrators hold signs during the protest on October 7.
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Masked demonstrators appear to attempt to break through a gate at Rio de Janeiro's City Hall on October 7.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Masked demonstrators appear to attempt to break through a gate at Rio de Janeiro's City Hall on October 7.
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Demonstrators gather in front of a government building on October 7 during the protest.
Brazilian teacher protests turn violent —
Demonstrators gather in front of a government building on October 7 during the protest.
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