Brazil: citizens and popular movements rally against U.S. tariffs

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On Friday, popular movements across Brazil held protests against the latest U.S. tariff hike. Mobilizations took place at U.S. consulates and city centers in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, and other locations. The initiative, titled “Who Runs Brazil Is the Brazilian People!”, was organized by the National Students Union in coordination with coalitions of social movements, labor unions, and activist organizations.  #teleSUREnglish #BrazilProtests #USATariffs #PopularMovements

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00:00In Brazil, on Friday, popular movements across the country are protesting the latest U.S. tariff hikes.

00:07The mobilization takes place at consulates and city centers in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia, among other cities.

00:15The initiative, titled Who Runs Brazil? Is the Brazilian People, is organized by the National Students' Union,

00:22together with coalitions of social movements, labor unions and activist organizations.

00:27The imposed levies will increase the cost of Brazilian exports to the United States by 50%, mainly affecting agribusiness and technology.

00:38The measure has been condemned as an attempt to pressure the country's judiciary system amid the trial

00:43that demands accountability from former President Jair Bolsonaro over a coup attempt following his 2022 election defeat.

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