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A demonstrator holds up a poster with an image of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.

Video. Protesters criticise Trump over Gaza war and trade tariffs in Brazil

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Dozens of protesters gathered outside the US Consulate in São Paulo to denounce US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs on Brazilian exports and his support for Israel’s war in Gaza.

The rally on Tuesday, organised by pro-Palestinian and leftist groups under the slogan “Trump, out of Brazil and Palestine,” included red paint thrown over cardboard figures of Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to symbolise bloodshed in Gaza.

Protesters waved Palestinian flags, condemned US policies, and criticised the 50% tariff on Brazilian goods. In response, Brazil’s government announced a support package worth around €5 billion to help affected exporters.

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