Violence in focus ahead of World Cup
IN THE last month, Brazil has suffered a wave of violence that has put authorities on the edge. With the World Cup just weeks away and the world’s eyes on the country, the Brazilian government is rushing to stem the problem before kickoff on June 12.
Every policeman in Rio de Janeiro, the location of the tournament’s final game, will be on patrol duty for the entire month of the World Cup. Governor Luiz Fernando Pezão admitted last week that security in Brazil is still far from what it should be.
