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France Boosts Security for Saturday Protests

France is adding 20% more security forces for Saturday, 24 October, as Macron warns illegitimate protests will be banned and unions plan a 5 November strike.

  • France increases security forces by 20% for Saturday protests
  • 2,400 arrests reported on October 17 during unrest
  • Union-led protests demand higher wages and pensions

Latin American Pulse for Friday, October 23, 2026

Latin American Pulse: Brazil's runoff is a statistical tie, Mexico's health workers protest, and Guatemala mourns a former anti-corruption prosecutor.

  • Brazil's runoff remains a statistical tie, 50% each for Lula and Bolsonaro
  • Mexican health workers protest for 10% pay rise, plan national march
  • Guatemala mourns anti-corruption prosecutor Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa

Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Friday, October 23, 2026

Rio de Janeiro Friday briefing: art in Centro, garden lunches, football watch spots and a damp weekend forecast. Plan your day with The Rio Times.

  • Warm and humid weather forecast for Rio on October 23, 2026
  • Vasco to play Corinthians in Saturday evening match
  • Sunset at 5:55 pm with 22-23°C water temperature

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