Violent protests outside Brazil Congress over austerity measures

BRASILIA (Reuters) - Police used tear gas and pepper spray to disperse thousands of demonstrators protesting against cutbacks to social programs outside Brazil's Congress on Tuesday as Senators prepared to vote for a 20-year cap on federal spending.

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