Massive protest expected in Belo Horizonte before the Brazil/Uruguay match

Wednesday, June 26th 2013 - 05:07 UTC

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Demanding better public services and angered by World Cup costs, about 100.000 people are expected at a protest Wednesday before Brazil plays Uruguay in the Confederations Cup semi-finals. Read full article

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GeoffWard2
'Hopefully the demonstrations will be peaceful tomorrow, without confrontations with the police. ...
Riot police fired rubber bullets and used gas bombs and pepper spray to keep the protesters from advancing near the venue.'

Is it me, or are the fuses of the confrontations being lit by the police?
Jun 26th, 2013 - 06:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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ChrisR
Oh dear, Dilma!

I think the wheels are coming off:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZApBgNQgKPU
Jun 27th, 2013 - 08:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Fred
When government decided to bid for WC 2014 Brazilian society didn't make anything. That includes this girls which apparently moved (ran away/gave up) from the country. There is also a lie on this video, those who own houses demolished for the improvements do get recompensation for it.

Do you really think Brazil would be in a different point without WC? I am thankfull for FIFA. Without all that attention brought by the WC Brazilian society wouldn't make these massive demonstrations like it hadn't for the last 20 years despite the lack of decent health and education.
Jun 27th, 2013 - 11:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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