Brazilians demonstrate against Bolsonaro

A demonstrator burns a doll representing President Bolsonaro during a protest against far-right President Jair Bolsonaro's administration in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 2, 2021. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian demonstrators gathered in several state capitals on Saturday to protest against the federal government and call for the impeachment of President Jair Bolsonaro.

Presidential hopeful Ciro Gomes took part in the protest in Rio de Janeiro and was also expected at the demonstration in São Paulo, according to local media.