Occupy Brazil

Brazilians are out in streets demanding end to all corruptions, more transparency and better social services from their government. Brazil, among the fastest developing nations in South America, is set to host the world cup 2014.

This article is a good overview of what’s going on in Brazil.

Wouldn’t you be angry if you are paying 40% of your salary to your government and getting almost nothing in return?


I’ve been noticing for quite a while now, politicians, especially in those developing countries, are always building mega-projects using public money and then awarding contracts (related to the project) to their families, friends and cronies. Same thing is happening in Brazil.

suspicions that the construction companies – a main source of kickbacks for politicians – will be the main beneficiaries of the tournament have grown, particularly in Rio, where the Maracanã stadium has been refurbished for the second time in a decade at a cost of more than 1bn reals (£295m). It was rebuilt with public money, but the concession to run it has been offered to a private firm, covering barely a fifth of the costs

As one banner, held aloft by a football-loving protester – Leandro Ferreir – said on Thursday: "We don't want a country that is beautiful only for gringos (foreigner)."

Reference
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jun/21/brazil-protests-football-world-cup
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_protests_in_Brazil