Protests in Brazil , also in Uberaba get a million people on the streets

Protests in Brazil get a million people on the streets        The vast majority of demonstrators protested peacefully.          However, some radical groups were violent in several cities June 20 will go down in Brazilian history. More than 1.2 million people took to the streets to protest in over 100 cities. In Rio de Janeiro, more than 300,000 people took to the streets, according to estimates by the Military Police in the city.  In São Paulo, there were over 110,000 people in demonstrations, according to estimates by the Datafolha Institute. The vast majority of demonstrators protested peacefully. However, some radical groups were violent in several cities. In Brasilia, one radical group attacked the Foreign Ministry. In Salvador, vandals threw stones at two FIFA buses.  On the morning of Friday, June 21, there were rumors that the Confederations Cup could be canceled because of a lack of security. However, FIFA denied it will cancel the event. During the protests in recent days, some groups of vandals rioted in São Paulo, Rio, Fortaleza and several other cities, attacking public buildings, banks, and stores.  There were several clashes between protesters and the police. Some people were injured and one person died when run over in Ribeirão Preto. The 'Free Pass Movement' (MPL) leaders condemned the violence and said they will not organize any new protests in São Paulo. How it all began.... It all started on June 6 when the Free Pass Movement used social networks to organize a protest against the increase in bus, train and subway fares in São Paulo. From mid-June the demonstrations began to spread across the country. On June 19, various state governments and city halls, including those in Rio and São Paulo, announced the cancellation of the public transport fares hikes. Even so, the very next day protesters were back on the streets across the country. In addition to demanding a reduction in public transport fares, the demonstrators also protested against the high cost of the World Cup in Brazil and against corruption. Protesters also called for improvements in healthcare, education and security. The vast majority of protesters do not belong to any political party. According to a survey conducted by the Datafolha Institute, 53% of the protesters are under 25 years, and 22% of them are students.