Sweeping political reform, increased investments in public transport, and expanded healthcare services are part of Dilma Rousseff’s five-point plan.
The continued demonstrations reflect broad popular concern with the need for improving social equality.
While a rise in mass-transit fares sparked protests of historic proportions, Brazilians also rallied against cost-of-living increases, corruption, and the quality of public services.
Brazilians have taken to the streets to rally against a variety of issues, including corruption. Meanwhile, legislators will vote on a bill to take investigative powers away from public prosecutors’ offices.
