Working class protesters take over Brazilian Streets

In Brazil, streets were once again filled with protesters paralyzing banks, schools, ports and highways.

However, the tone was completely different compared to the mass rallies in June where a crowd of over a million were outraged over price hikes in public transport.

A report from BBC News talks about the "National Day of Struggles," a nationwide strike held by trade unions on Thursday. They marched with political banners, representing Brazil's working class.

They were calling for lesser working hours, free public transport and more investment in health in education.

Twothirds of the country participated 1 including its largest city Sao Paulo where an estimated four thousand people blocked Paulista Avenue.

Meanwhile, protesters in Rio de Janeiro clashed with police, They expressed their frustration with how administration is managing the city.

They were hit by tear gas from police soon after. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has since took steps to make the requested changes possible, by initiating reforms in public services.

STORY WRITTEN BY: SATURN DE LOS ANGELES