Brazil: Protests return to the streets month before World Cup

Posted on May 12, 2014 • Filed under: Brazil, Conflicts, TRAVEL

Elpais.com reported after several months of content silence, Brazilian social movements and trade unions have launched the unequivocal signal that the next World Cup, which will start in about one month, will not be, nor much less, the peaceful and festive event aimed at FIFA and the Government of Dilma Rousseff. Then start the new season of demonstrations and protests in Brazil, that those held Thursday in various capitals of the country will be added in the coming weeks the convened by different social sectors. The resonance of the world media and the proximity of the presidential elections, scheduled for October 5, will provide what could be a perfect storm. Read Article

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