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Tag: Andre Pruis

  • Friday, December 6th 2013 - 06:45 UTC

    Brazilian authorities admit to have learnt from Confederations Cup protests

    “The criminals also watch soccer: they don't have time for crime during the World Cup.”

    Brazilian authorities say they've learned from demonstrations during the Confederations Cup not to let protesters get too close to stadiums at the upcoming World Cup. Andrei Augusto Rodrigues, security head for major events at Brazil's justice ministry, acknowledged that police misjudged the threat to public safety at Rio de Janeiro in June at the final of the Confederations Cup, a World Cup warm-up.