The biggest demonstration took place in the financial powerhouse Sao Paulo, where thousands of people filled a section of the main avenue. In Sao Paulo, a strike by metro and bus workers in Sao Paulo earlier had paralyzed the morning rush hour. “We’re on strike for the future of the country,” said Rio teacher Mirna Aragon at a protest with thousands of other people. That reform is needed to prevent the pension system’s “collapse,” the hugely unpopular Temer said in an address on Wednesday. However, earlier phases in the scandal have already claimed several ministers, raising questions over Temer’s ability to keep a congressional coalition together for the all-important vote on pension reform.

Source: Manila Times March 16, 2017 03:00 UTC