Brazilians in Rio protest against Temer, call for general strike Thousands of Brazilians gather Thursday in central Rio de Janeiro to demand the departure of President Michel Temer, and to call for a general strike to protest against labor reforms that "would remove workers’ rights," according to demonstrators. Workers' Party supporters were also there to back former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is accused of corruption. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES