Protests continue in Brazil over the rising cost of public transportation and over the government’s massive spending to prepare venues for upcoming sporting events.
While some of the protests have turned violent, many eyewitnesses say police have been using unnecessary force to crack down on the demonstrators.
Anchor Marco Werman speaks with one of the protesters in Rio, attorney Marcia Reis.
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