A demonstrator dressed in a black feathered costume holds a sign stating Brazil's President Michel Temer "get out", during an anti-government protest in Brasilia, Brazil, Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Temer's attempt to win back confidence and stay in power was undermined Tuesday as one aide was arrested in a fraud scheme, another aide turned over to police a bag full of cash and shouts of "down with Temer" led a Senate commission to suspend work on a package of the president's labor reforms. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)

The Latest: Brazil military protects buildings during demos

BRASILIA, Brazil – The latest on the political crisis in Brazil (all times local):

5:10 p.m.

Brazilian Defence Minister Raul Jungmann says Brazil’s armed forces will protect the presidential palace and other federal buildings amid protests in the capital of Brasilia.

The president’s office says at least some ministries are being evacuated after Wednesday clashes between police and protesters.

Tens of thousands of demonstrators called for President Michel Temer’s ouster Wednesday, ratcheting up pressure on the leader as he struggles to stay in power amid a corruption scandal.

Scuffles broke out between police and protesters as the demonstrations neared Congress. Police fired tear gas and pepper spray, and some protesters tipped over portable toilets and set fires.

Brazil’s top court is investigating Temer for alleged obstruction of justice and involvement in passive corruption.

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