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Local protests erupt across Brazil over infrastructure and social issues
Various local protests and social conflicts are occurring across different Brazilian cities.
In Rio Branco, residents of the Vitória neighborhood blocked roads to demand street paving and infrastructure improvements. In response, the Municipal Urbanization Company (Emurb) announced plans for pothole repairs, resurfacing, and drainage works on Estrada do São Francisco and 22 other streets. Additionally, residents from the Seis de Agosto, Canaã, and Belo Jardim neighborhoods staged a protest on Avenida Amadeo Barbosa, citing poor road conditions and demanding a meeting with Mayor Alysson Bestene.
In Campo Grande, residents and business owners of the Amambai neighborhood protested at the City Council against the relocation of a Centro POP (Specialized Reference Center for the Homeless Population) to a site adjacent to a municipal school. Protesters expressed concerns regarding potential increases in crime and safety issues for the local community.
In Belo Horizonte, activists and residents gathered in the Lourdes neighborhood to protest an eviction order for ‘Kasa Invisível’. The site, an occupation established in 2013, serves as both a residential area and a self-managed cultural and social hub featuring a community library and a free goods shop.
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Belo Horizonte · Campo Grande · Emurb · Kasa Invisível · Rio Branco
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Emurb announced pothole repair, resurfacing, and drainage services for Estrada do São Francisco and 22 other streets in Vitória. folhadoacre.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents of the Vitória neighborhood in Rio Branco are protesting for street paving and infrastructure improvements. folhadoacre.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 17th Civil Court of Belo Horizonte authorized an eviction order for the Kasa Invisível occupation. www.em.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The neighborhood president expressed concern that the new Centro POP location near a school could increase crime. www.capitalnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Residents of the Amambai neighborhood in Campo Grande protested against the installation of a Centro POP near a school. www.capitalnews.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Kasa Invisível site has functioned as a self-managed social and cultural center since 2013. www.em.com.br