Massive Anti-Government Protests Set For Brazil This Sunday

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff speaks during a news conference at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil March 11, 2016. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino

AFP: Massive anti-government protests set to shake Brazil

Brasília (AFP) - More than a million people are expected to flood Brazil's streets Sunday in massive anti-government protests calling for President Dilma Rousseff's ouster over a corruption scandal and the crumbling economy.

Latin America's biggest country, which will host the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro this August, is in severe economic and political crisis, with fears that the demonstrations could trigger clashes.

"I am appealing for there not to be violence," Rousseff told Brazilian media late Saturday. "I think all people have a right to be on the streets. However, no one has a right to be violent. No one."

The largest demonstration is expected in Sao Paulo, the country's financial capital and main opposition stronghold. Authorities said they were bracing for a million protesters.

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Update #1: Tensions high in Brazil before protesters head to streets (AP)
Update #2: Brazil's Rousseff says not resigning in political crisis (Reuters)
Update #3: 5 Things to Know About Dilma Rousseff's Troubled Presidency (WSJ)

WNU Editor: She wants to stay in power .... but with protests continuing, and the economy in a deep recession .... I will not be surprised if Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff's allies start to abandoning her in the weeks to come .... Brazil’s Coalition Government On The Verge Of Breaking Apart.

Update #4: Brazilians return to streets to call for Rousseff's exit (Reuters)