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Target Favelas: The Neoliberal Scramble for World Cup Wealth
In this excerpt from"Brazil's Dance With the Devil," Zirin describes the history of the poor Rio communities known as favelas, targets of a real-estate land grab.
Another US Spying Problem in Latin America: The US Drug Enforcement Agency
Meanwhile in Brazil, although both Dilma and former President Lula have called for apologies from President Obama for the abuses, U.S. officials have made it clear that this will …
Capitalism’s Bullets in Latin America: Invisible Empires, State Power and 21st Century Colonialism
For many people in Brazil, a war has indeed broken out surrounding the current World Cup. Poor communities have been displaced by stadiums and related infrastructure for the event.
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Soccer Is Democratic. The World Cup Is Oligarchy
Thousands of poor Brazilians were evicted from their homes to build multimillion-dollar World Cup stadiums that may never be used again. Now Brazilians are fighting back.
The World Cup and “Brazil’s Dance With the Devil”
Just a year ago, there were mass protests in Brazil - on one day alone, more than a million demonstrators hit the streets - speaking out against the billions …
Dave Zirin on the World Cup You Won’t See on TV: Protests, Tear Gas, Displaced Favela Residents
Protests are continuing on the streets of Brazil. Many Brazilians have expressed fury over Brazil spending an estimated $11 billion to host the cup while the country's hospitals and …
A World Cup for Corporations
The countryu2019s rage over the astronomical amount of money that is being pocketed by corporations has inspired thousands to organize themselves in the streets.
Protesters Clash With Police in Brazil: Dave Zirin on World Cup 2014
Dave Zirin, author of "Dancing with The Devil," on why Brazilian protesters are fighting against the sport they love.
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Lagging Urban Transport Works Hinder World Cup Sustainability
The 12 Brazilian cities where the matches will be played are in a race against time to complete the urban transport projects.
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“Indigenous People’s Day” Will Be the Day We Regain Our Lands
In Brazil, April 19 is "the Day of the Indian," a commemoration imposed by whites. But the indigenous Guaranu00ed people have nothing to celebrate.