'Day of Struggle': Protesters block ports, highways across Brazil as unions aim to take control

Riot police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse masked protesters in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, as demonstrations continued throughout Brazil. 
 

 

Unions are demanding better work conditions and tougher government measures to tackle inflation.

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Tens of thousands of union members marched throughout the country, blocking roads and grinding traffic to a crawl in dozens of cities.