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Leaders in Brazils two biggest cities said Wednesday that they have reversed an increase in bus and subway fares that ignited protests across the nation.
Protestors line a highway barrier in front of a burning barricade of tires near the Castelao stadium in Fortaleza, Brazil, Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Protesters cut off the main access road to the stadium where Brazil goes up against Mexico in the Confederations Cup soccer tournament. Beginning as protests against bus fare hikes, demonstrations have quickly ballooned to include broad middle-class ...
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Brazil protests two cities back down over bus fare increases
Two of Brazil's biggest cities have backed down over planned bus fare rises after six days of continuous protesting in some of the most widespread public demonstrations in a ...
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New clashes in Brazil security forces deployed
Brazilian protesters outraged over spending on next year's World Cup clashed with police, as the government deployed elite forces to contain the ...
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Uruguay can’t surprise Eagles – Keshi
Prior to Monday's game, Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi, admitted that like most people, he knew next to nothing about Tahiti, but he would have no such problems about Uruguay when both sides meet on ...
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Brazil to deploy special forces
Brazil is to deploy federal police special forces in five major cities in an effort to stem a week of protests against poor public services, corruption and the high cost of staging the 2014 football World ...
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Soccer March Preceded by Protests in Fortaleza Brazil
Brasilia, June 19 (Prensa Latina) Thousands of demonstrators marched today on avenues of the Brazilian city of Fortaleza and collided with the police in the proximities of the stadium Arena de Castelao, which receives one of the matches for the Confederations Soccer Cup. The protestants started the march in the Airport Avenue and later they went on the Alberto Craviero, leading to the Arena de ...
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Voices from Brazils protests
Thousands of demonstrators flooded a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday evening for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the shoddy state of public transit, schools and other public services in this booming South American ...
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Voices from Brazils protests
Thousands of demonstrators flooded a square in Brazil's economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday evening for the latest in a historic wave of protests against the shoddy state of public transit, schools and other public services in this booming South American ...
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Bus falls into river in Peru killing at least 30
It took nine years, but Jeremy "Jay" Armstead has found the perfect spot for his Texas Hold ’Em BBQ. He opened the doors last month of the quirky A-framed cottage on Federal Highway just south of Oakland Park Boulevard that has housed everything from Green Fish to Shuck’s on the Water. It backs up on the Middle River, and dockside seating is in the ...
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Voices from Brazils protests
Some comments by Brazilians participating in protests across South America's biggest country:---"I'm here because I depend on public transportation which is terrible. Public transportation should not be for profit. I'm here to say we need better buses and better service." - Maira Zenon, graphic designer, 27, attending protest in Brasilia.---"We're out of ...
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Brazil Sends Mexico Out Of Confederations Cup With 2 - 0 Defeat
By Sahara Reports With two goals, one at the beginning of the match and another in the waning seconds, Confederations Cup hosts Brazil maintained its leadership of the Group A table today, and may also have given Mexico, who have lost two matches, its boarding passes for its flight home. Emerging Brazilian star, Neymar, scored Brazil's first goal today, just as he did against Japan in ...
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Crowd of 30000 overruns police cordon ahead of Brazil football match
South America Violent clashes have erupted in the northern city of Fortaleza in the hours leading to a Confederations Cup match with Mexico. Dozens were hurt as riot police unleashed tear gas and barrage of rubber bullets at a crowd of some 30,000 Brazilian protesters. Images and video of the demonstration just outside of the north-eastern city depicted throngs of protesters marching down a ...
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Brazil Pepper-Spray Photo Highlights Exposure Risks
The Internet is buzzing over a photo of a woman getting sprayed in the face at close range with what appears to be pepper spray by a riot police officer in Rio de Janeiro (see above). The photo was reportedly taken on Monday, amid mass demonstrations in the ...
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The Lede Readers Debate Brazil’s Protests
began over an increase in bus fares , have expanded this week into a wide-ranging popular indictment of the nation's ruling class. As the unrest has intensified, Brazilian readers of The New York Times have attempted to explain the protests to a curious audience in comments posted on this site in English and Portuguese."Protests in my country are a reflection of a corrupt ...
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Ecuadors New Communications Law Restricts Freedom of Press
Ecuador's national legislature has adopted new Communications Law that restricts freedom of the press and limit the ability of independent media. Reports say the new law consists of provisions that threaten freedom of the press which include prohibition of "media lynching." However, Ecuadorian legislators have expressed opposition of the law, saying it will allow the government ...
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Nigeria-Uruguay Preview Super Eagles look to land knockout blow
It was a case of mixed fortunes for Nigeria and Uruguay in their opening Confederations Cup fixtures.The history books will tell of a resounding 6-1 win for the Super Eagles over minnows Tahiti, but the Africa Cup of Nations champions were far from at their best and came in for criticism after the game.Dynamo Kiev striker Ideye Brown could be named in the starting XI at the expense of Anthony ...
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Police in fierce clashes with protesters in Brazil
Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters around Brazil as demonstrations continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and rising ...
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Neymar shines as Brazil account for Mexico
Neymar all but fired Brazil to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup as they saw off the challenge of Mexico, 2-0, in the Group A clash at Estadio Castelao. Brazil won their opening match against Japan and the three points from tonight means they are in pole position to progress to the next stage, while in contrast, Mexico's cup ambitions look to be over after they also lost their ...
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Why Brazil was burning
>Editor's note: Frida Ghitis is a world affairs columnist for The Miami Herald and World Politics Review. A former CNN producer and correspondent, she is the author of "The End of Revolution: A Changing World in the Age of Live Television. " Follow her on Twitter: @FridaGColumns.(CNN) -- Presidents, prime ministers and assorted rulers, consider that you have been warned: A massive protest can ...
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Why Brazil was burning
>Editor's note: Frida Ghitis is a world affairs columnist for The Miami Herald and World Politics Review. A former CNN producer and correspondent, she is the author of "The End of Revolution: A Changing World in the Age of Live Television. " Follow her on Twitter: @FridaGColumns.(CNN) -- Presidents, prime ministers and assorted rulers, consider that you have been warned: A massive protest can ...
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OAS and the Ministry of Education of Colombia Hold the International Meeting “Virtual Educa 2013”
June 19, 2013 The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Ministry of Education of Colombia have organized this week until Friday, June 21 in Medellin, Colombia, the International Meeting ';Virtual Educa 2013,'; that brings together more than 6,000 students, teachers, authorities, and international experts in the areas of innovation and education, from twenty countries of the ...
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OAS and GCUB of Brazil Offer more than 300 Scholarships
June 19, 2013 The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Brazilian Universities Coimbra Group (GCUB) are offering more than 300 academic scholarships for master’s and doctoral degree programs in Brazilian universities for 2014. The initiative of the Partnerships Program for Education and Training (PAEC) of the OAS, supported by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' ...
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Moderate quake strikes central Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile -- A moderate earthquake has shaken buildings in Chile's capital. The country's emergency office said no damage was immediately reported from the quake that struck in central ...
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Brazil officials reverse subway bus fare hike
A demonstrator holds up a Brazilian flag in front of a group of protestors gathered in the main plaza of Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Some of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship have broke out across this continent-sized country, uniting multitudes frustrated by poor transportation, health services, education and security despite a heavy ...
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Neymar stars as Brazil sink Mexico
Brazil 's No10 wheeled off in celebration, and was quickly joined by his team-mates, the noiseinside the Estadio Castelao was deafening. The stage seemed set ...
Rio de Janeiro Digest
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Rio's uphill battle to host the Games
Rio de Janeiro has many aspects, it is the party capital of Brazil, the internationally recognized face of the country, the most visited city in Brazil, the crime capital of South America, a city with some of the highest drug use statistics and, more recently, the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics. Winning that particular war has not been easy.
Rio de Janeiro, this bustling city of 6 million people (14 million if one includes the greater metro area) is the second largest city in Brazil and is famous for its statue Christ the Redeemer, which sits atop Corcovado Mountain and has looked down upon the city for almost 100 years. It is also famous for the internationally known Carnivale, the city’s samba schools, the fabulous beaches that grace our shoreline and Sugarloaf Mountain with its ancient cable car. Read more
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