Riot police in Brazil have fired tear gas to disperse thousands of protesters in Sao Paulo and Rio De Janeiro marching against the cost of hosting the football world cup.
Some demonstrators hurled stones while other burned tyres and blocked roads.
They say they are angry while billions of dollars are being spent on next month's football tournament, rather than social projects and housing.
Protests also took place in many other cities, including the capital Brasilia.
Teachers and civil servants among others are also on strike across Brazil.
Last June, more than a million people took to the street over poor public services, corruption and the high cost of hosting the world cup.
The tournament is due to kick-off on June 12.
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