Massive clashes as Brazilians protest over World Cup spending (New photos; congress Occupied!)

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Massive clashes as Brazilians protest over World Cup spending
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Via #Occupy Miami: Links to a complete list of every city in Brazil that has protests going on. http://bit.ly/17eIm1V





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http://rt.com/news/brazil-clashes-protests-football-799/

Thirty-nine people were injured and 30 others detained in clashes as around a thousand Brazilians demonstrated outside the national stadium in the capital, Brasilia. The crowds voiced their anger against the amount of money spent on next year’s World Cup.

Police used tear gas, pepper spray and reportedly rubber bullets, as demonstrators staged their rally before the game, which ended in Brazil beating Japan 3-0.

Protesters held posters reading "We don't need the World Cup" and "We need money for hospitals and education."

The demonstrators also chanted slogans such as “FIFA go away!” referring to the Federation of International Football Associations, which awarded the hosting rights to Brazil.

(More at the link, including photos.)