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Monday, July 1, 2013

Brazil Violence Mars Confederations Cup Final

Molotov cocktails were hurled at police as violence broke out before the Confederations Cup final match in Brazil.
Police responded by firing tear gas and shock grenades at the crowd as the protests turned violent.
One protester, who did not give her name, described the police response as an "embarrassment" to Brazil.
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Protesters at a security line near the entry to Maracana Stadium
"You can't do anything. You can't protest. You know why? Because our government has no shame," the protester said.
More than 5,000 demonstrators marched near the Maracana stadium, where Brazil defeated Spain 3-0 in the Confederations Cup final.
They vented their anger about the billions of dollars the Brazilian government is spending on major sporting events, rather than on public services.
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Federal police in riot gear stand guard outside the stadium
"We are here protesting for a greater investment in health and education, for people to have their citizen's rights and not only football, beer and samba," said Juliana Silva, one of the protesters.
Though smaller in size, the march was the latest in a wave of protests that has spread across the country in recent weeks.
Many are calling the protest movement the biggest seen in Brazil in decades, with more than one million people having taken to the streets nationwide on the night of June 20.
Brazil's President Rousseff speaks during a ceremony announcing Brazil's new mining bill at Planalto Palace in Brasilia
The protests triggered a fall in President Dilma Rousseff's approval rating
The demonstrations have dwindled in size and frequency in recent days as officials from all levels of government have scrambled to calm public anger with poor public services and a heavy tax burden.
The first national poll conducted after the protests ignited showed a steep drop in President Dilma Rousseff's approval rating and throws in doubt what had seemed an easy re-election next year.
Credits: news.sky
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