Brazilian Protesters And Riot Police Clash In São Paulo Just Hours Before World Cup Kickoff
At least five people have been injured, according to local police Developing...
Troops clashed with protesters in the streets of São Paulo this morning, just hours before the opening match of the World Cup.
At least five people were injured during the clash, according to Sao Paulo police. The BBC reports at least one protester was arrested.
The demonstrators were protesting the millions of dollars that Brazil has spent on the World Cup, arguing the money should have been spent on improving public services.
Video footage from the BBC appears to show riot police using teargas against protesters, arresting one person.
São Paulo police taking part in a final World Cup security briefing -
World Cup 2014@WorldCupPostsFollow
São Paulo police taking part in a final World Cup security briefing -
10:56 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Riot troops here at Carrão in São Paulo. Tear gas has been deployed on some #worldcup protesters.
Ben Tavener@BenTavenerFollow
Riot troops here at Carrão in São Paulo. Tear gas has been deployed on some #worldcup protesters.
9:24 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Police aiming rubber bullet rifles straight protesters & press #saopaulo
Piers Scholfield@inglesiFollow
Police aiming rubber bullet rifles straight protesters & press #saopaulo
9:33 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
This is happening in Sao Paulo #Brazil right now. #WorldCup #WorldCup2014 #ComeOnEngland
Charlotte Meredith@chmeredithFollow
This is happening in Sao Paulo #Brazil right now. #WorldCup #WorldCup2014 #ComeOnEngland
10:21 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Tense scene in São Paulo this morning as police disperse protesters w/ tear gas.
Simon Romero@viaSimonRomeroFollow
Tense scene in São Paulo this morning as police disperse protesters w/ tear gas.
9:46 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
#AgoraSP Manifestantes protestam contra #Copa2014 próximo ao metrô Carrão, zona leste de São Paulo. Evite o local!
SBT Jornalismo@sbtjornalismoFollow
#AgoraSP Manifestantes protestam contra #Copa2014 próximo ao metrô Carrão, zona leste de São Paulo. Evite o local!
10:01 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Aerial shot of protesters in São Paulo. Tweets reads: "Protesters against the World Cup near Carrao subway. Avoid the area!"
Sao Paulo: Police pepper spraying anti-World protester already on the ground. Totally unnecessary. Photo: g1
Kety Shapazian@KetyBrazilFollow
Sao Paulo: Police pepper spraying anti-World protester already on the ground. Totally unnecessary. Photo: g1
9:58 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
A CNN crew was hurt while covering the protest.
CNN's @ShastaCNN has been injured and is bleeding after police used stun grenades on protesters
CNN's @ShastaCNN has been injured and is bleeding after police used stun grenades on protesters
9:38 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Correction. Person hurt is CNN producer Barbara Arvanitidis. Lots of confusion here. Tear gas and stun grenades
Correction. Person hurt is CNN producer Barbara Arvanitidis. Lots of confusion here. Tear gas and stun grenades
9:51 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Here's that injured CNN journalist, Barbara Arvanitidis, as per @MidiaNINJA & @davidbutter
Annemarie Dooling@TravelingAnnaFollow
Here's that injured CNN journalist, Barbara Arvanitidis, as per @MidiaNINJA & @davidbutter
10:42 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Gash on my left arm after being hit by a police canister. CNN team back covering @ShastaCNN #CNNWorldCup
Barbara Arvanitidis@Arvanb01Follow
Gash on my left arm after being hit by a police canister. CNN team back covering @ShastaCNN #CNNWorldCup
1:18 PM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Con esto le tiran a los manifestantes en Sao Paulo ahora.
Adrian Bono@AdrianBonoFollow
Con esto le tiran a los manifestantes en Sao Paulo ahora.
10:03 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Tweet reads: "This is what protesters are getting thrown in Sao Paulo right now."
Otra foto de los que ocurre en Sao Paulo en estos momentos
Walter Safarian@waltersafarianFollow
Otra foto de los que ocurre en Sao Paulo en estos momentos
10:41 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Tweet reads: "Another image of what's happening in Sao Paulo right now."
A protester holds a sign that reads in Portuguese "There won't be a Cup!"
They are bringing in mounted police to quell protest. Protesters are calling the police repressors. #WorldCup2014
Lulu Garcia-Navarro@lourdesgnavarroFollow
They are bringing in mounted police to quell protest. Protesters are calling the police repressors. #WorldCup2014
11:18 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
Meanwhile, soccer fans are arriving at the Itaquerão soccer stadium for the opening match. Photo: g1 #WorldCup
Meanwhile, soccer fans are arriving at the Itaquerão soccer stadium for the opening match. Photo: g1 #WorldCup
10:51 AM - 12 Jun 14RetweetFavorite
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