Teachers' Union to hold Rally at Praca da Republica, Sao Paulo
Category: Unrest
Severity: 2 (Low)
Source: Drum Cussac
09/15/2017 (Brazil) - According to local media sources, the prominent teachers' union, APEOESP (Official Teachers Association in the State of Sao Paulo) will be holding a large rally in Sao Paulo on Friday, 15 September. Union members and supporters are scheduled to gather at 1430hrs (1730 UTC) at Praca da Republica. The protest and simultaneous strike action are reportedly being held in response to an ongoing wage dispute.
Clients in Sao Paolo are advised to remain clear of the aforementioned area and any political rallies or demonstrations due to the risk of incidental violence, opportunistic crime, and heavy-handed police response. Travellers should monitor local media for further information regarding the protests and any resultant disruption to overland travel.
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