Pará state government increases restrictions and authorizes the use of police force against protesters.
The government of Pará has decided to impose new restrictive measures in the state and authorize the use of police force to disperse any potential demonstrations.
247 - Amidst discussions between President Jair Bolsonaro and state governors regarding the extension of restrictions on the movement of people as a way to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 outbreak, the government of Pará decided to impose new restrictive measures in the state and authorize the use of police force to disperse any potential demonstrations. information It's from the newspaper O Globo.
In the decree, signed by Governor Helder Barbalho, gatherings of up to 100 people are permitted in public areas – previously, the government had limited the number to 500. Furthermore, the governor indicated that he will not accept demonstrations and motorcades calling for an end to social distancing and the resumption of economic activities.