Rio protests turn violent over fare hikes
658 views · Published 7 February 2014 · 2:24 · Indexed 1 October 2026
Channel: Al Jazeera English · 2014 · News & Politics
Commuters were caught up in violence at Rio de Janeiro's main train station as protesters vented their anger over bus fare hikes, the same issue that ignited mass demonstrations last year. The renewal of violence is causing concern ahead of Brazil's World Cup in June. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from Sao Paulo.
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