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Shots fired at student demonstration in Sergipe, Brazil
Original: Urgent: During a pro-democracy and anti-fascist student demonstration from the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) tonig
A pro-democracy and anti-fascist student demonstration held by students of the Federal University of Sergipe (UFS) in Brazil was disrupted tonight when, according to reports circulating online, a supporter of Jair Bolsonaro got out of a car and fired shots into the air, causing panic among demonstrators. The incident comes amid heightened political tension around Brazil's elections, with Lula supporters and Bolsonaro backers clashing in several places.
Why now: Political tensions in Brazil around the election are high and reports of violence at demonstrations spread quickly online.
Federal University of SergipeSergipeBrazilJair BolsonaroLula
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