Many believe that President Rousseff will find that the feared consequences of Brazil’s World Cup defeat are going to be felt more in politics than in game
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Brazil Tribes March in World Cup Protest Preview
100 ethnic groups and Brazil tribes march on World Cup venues and Congress for recognition
Why Brazilian World Cup Arenas Won’t be Completed in Time
With less than a month until the start of the 21st century’s first Brazilian World Cup, there have been serious concerns about whether or not the arenas in which the games are supposed to be held will be ready in time.
Highly Charged Rival Brazil Protests Are Slow Motion Crisis
Right and left wing groups clash during their rival Brazil protests amid downturn in economy
Brazil World Cup Protests Building Ahead of Games
Following massive Brazil World Cup protests in 2013, activists prepare for new push ahead of games
Edward Snowden in Passionate Letter to Brazilian People
Letter to Brazilian people reflects country largely supportive of NSA leaker Edward Snowden who revealed US spying on Brazil leaders
Brazil Finance Official Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
Public concern over corruption mounts as Brazil finance official resign in shame with legal trouble on the horizon
Brazil Powerbroker Starts Jail Term for Corruption
Corruption trials have now led to jail for discredited Brazil Powerbroker and former leader of the ruling party
Green Brazil Activist Shakes-up Presidential Race
Green Brazil activist and environmental icon declares her crucial support for consolidating opposition to President Rouseff
Brazil Appeals in Massive Corruption Scandal
Political scandal that shocked nation to continue as high profile defendants in Brazil appeals landmark convictions