Protesters outside the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia. Source: Reuters |
Riots have been starting up again with a vengeance as the World Cup draws near. Brazilians view the cup as a chance to show their causes and protests on a world stage. They know that the world's eyes will be on Brazil during this month of soccer and that more and more people will witness their demonstrations. Gangs and large groups of political activists have been planning their events in correspondence with the World Cup so that their efforts may be broadcast to as many people as possible.
Numerous protests have already begun to take place in Brazil, months before the World Cup is set to begin. The riots are varying in goals, but have a broad audience. Many of the rioters are overflow from previous riots held at the Confederations Cup. The country is going through many changes as it is leading up to hosting the World Cup. Brazil’s economy will vastly profit from hosting the World Cup this year, as well as the Olympics in two years.
In exchange for a large profit from hosting these games, the host nation must supply the various stadiums, lodging and entertainment needed for a month long event. This detail of the Cup has been the main concern to the rioters. Protesters have been focusing on anti-government riots with sentiments concerning themselves with frivolous spending. Rioters are opposing the use of so much money in paying for a sporting event. They would rather have Brazil’s money used for educational purposes.
In exchange for a large profit from hosting these games, the host nation must supply the various stadiums, lodging and entertainment needed for a month long event. This detail of the Cup has been the main concern to the rioters. Protesters have been focusing on anti-government riots with sentiments concerning themselves with frivolous spending. Rioters are opposing the use of so much money in paying for a sporting event. They would rather have Brazil’s money used for educational purposes.
Percentage distribution of protesters and their causes. Source: Folha |
Even though the country has been putting forth vast amounts of money in preparation for the Cup, the president of FIFA, Sepp Blatter, says that he has been unhappy with Brazil in this regard. Brazil was granted the site for the World Cup seven years ago and still has managed to be behind on their deadlines for improving the various stadiums that the month long games will be played in. The seemingly easy task of refurbishing stadiums and hotels to accommodate the many visitors to the country has not been completed whatsoever. Blatter has, since, explained that he is not concerned that the first game, set to start on June 12, will not take place, only that Brazil’s preparedness seems to lack.
The Arena da Baixada stadium at Curitaba, still woefully incomplete in December '13. Source: Folha |
However, Brazil’s lack of progress with preparations compounded with the continuing riots has lead Blatter to wonder about the success of the entire World Cup. This attitude has spread to the rest of the world as even plane tickets and hotel prices have reached such a high that now the main concern is that travelers will not even be able to physically make it to Brazil. Another factor in the travel to Brazil is that perhaps visitors will not desire to come to Brazil due to its unrest in recent years and most importantly the recent months.
Hosting a World Cup is an excellent opportunity for a country to receive positive publicity and economic growth, but this year (similar to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa) it appears as though most of Brazil’s energy will be spent ensuring the security of all attendees rather than the success of its soccer games.
-Brynn Rollo
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