Protesters take over Copacabana Beach urging Brazil's president to quit

Thousands of people attended a protest concert on Copacabana Beach to demand a presidential election as pressure mounted on Brazil's leader to resign amid corruption allegations.

Protesters take over Copacabana Beach urging Brazil's president to quit

Thousands of people attended a protest concert on Copacabana Beach to demand a presidential election as pressure mounted on Brazil's leader to resign amid corruption allegations.

The event on Sunday was called "Diretas Ja," which translates as "Direct Elections Now".

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