[Brazil] Protests: Excessive force against protesters

On 4 April 2025, in Salvador - Itapua (Bahia), motorcycle app drivers protested in the Boca do Rio neighborhood to denounce cases of aggression against fellow drivers. During the protest, military police officers fired shots against the protesters, who surrounded the officers. There were no casualties.

Severity

LOW

Occurred

2025-04-04

Country

Brazil

Event type

protest

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