Brazilians Violently Protest Increase in Public Transportation Fares

Protests broke out in Brazil as people reacted to an increase in public transportation fares.

Bus and subway tickets are increasing from 3 reals to 3.2, or from $1.40 to $1.49.

Both Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro saw the protests turn violent.

Government officials say that the protests turned into riots, with public and private property being damaged.

As protesters lit fires in the streets, police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets.

Fifty-five people were injured and one hundred and sixty arrests were made.