Bolsonaro supporters talk military action during mostly peaceful rallies in Brazil

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People took to the streets on Brazil’s Independence Day yesterday, but it wasn’t the usual festive celebration. President Jair Bolsonaro had called for his supporters to take to the streets with weapons, and talk about military action. Michael Fox reports that the demonstrations remained mostly peaceful, but may have set the stage for more conflict.

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