Brazil protests: Ministerial building set on fire during clashes
Angry demonstrators in Brasilia have started a fire inside the ministry of agriculture and have damaged several other ministerial buildings, reports BBC.
According to the source, Brazilian authorities estimate around 35,000 are marching in the capital. Troops are being deployed to defend government buildings and there is a heavy police presence on the streets.
Protesters are demanding the resignation of President Michel Temer, fresh elections, and for economic reform plans to be withdrawn.
There have been clashes between police and demonstrators and local media report one person has been injured and several have been detained.
Planned demonstrations began peacefully around midday before clashes with police erupted. The latter fired rubber bullets and tear gas at some demonstrators.
President Michel Temer announced last week that he is not going to submit resignation. Mr Temer took office a year ago after his predecessor, President Dilma Rousseff, was impeached.