Brazilian police fear street demonstrations will erupt in violence prior to the World Cup’s opening game today in Sao Paulo, as intelligence indicates a few hundred protesters will try to block roads leading to the stadium.

City leaders in Sao Paulo say they are reversing a hike in bus and subway fares which has sparked widespread protests across Brazil.

VOTER outrage over alleged corruption and dirty tricks have left Brazil’s president facing a tough runoff for a second term, after his main rival staged a surprise comeback.

Prisoners in Brazil are due to meet ministers after they threatened more rioting when officials banned visits during the Carnival holiday.