Thousands of people across Brazil's major cities took to the streets on Saturday to protest President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the coronavirus crisis that left nearly 600,000 people dead.

The protesters called for the impeachment of the president, who has been accused of underestimating the severity of the virus. Bolsonaro has not been vaccinated against the virus and routinely makes appearances without a mask.

The video shows a colorful protest - protesters in suits, in ordinary and outlandish masks, with instruments, posters and banners - singing and dancing.

This footage was filmed and produced 2 October 2021.

Thousands of people across Brazil's major cities took to the streets on Saturday to protest President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the coronavirus crisis that left nearly 600,000 people dead.

The protesters called for the impeachment of the president, who has been accused of underestimating the severity of the virus. Bolsonaro has not been vaccinated against the virus and routinely makes appearances without a mask.

The video shows a colorful protest - protesters in suits, in ordinary and outlandish masks, with instruments, posters and banners - singing and dancing.