Anti racism protest ends in violence in Brazil

An anti-racism protest in southern Brazilian city of Curitiba ended in violence on Monday night. The demonstration that began peacefully was almost finished when the hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the Parana State Federal University, shouting slogans against racism and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro.

It turned violent when later a small group marched downtown throwing objects and breaking windows of some buildings, and burning a Brazilian flag near the governor's palace. Police said that no one had been arrested. About 20% of Curitiba's 1.7 million residents are black or multiracial, less than many other large Brazilian cities. The protest was called by anti-fascist groups on social media.