The world is rocked by protest – but does taking to the streets ever work? | Simon Jenkins

From Minsk to São Paulo, protesters think they are making a difference. But political reform must come from within

If all else fails, democracy takes to the street. The street is its last resort. At present, each weekend we see the people of Belarus marching to demand the resignation of their president, Alexander Lukashenko. We see protesters in Thailand are jamming Bangkok to reform their monarchy. Nigerians are rioting in Lagos, Brazilians in São Paulo.

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