Monday, June 24, 2013

BRAZIL - One Million Protesters

"One Million Protesters Fill Brazil's Streets to Vent Anti-Government Grievances" (Part-1) PBS Newshour 6/21/2013

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SUMMARY:  Anti-government fury swelled to new heights across Brazil as at least a million protesters took to the streets overnight.  The mostly peaceful week-long protests turned violent when masked youths challenged riot police.  Jeffrey Brown reports on how the public outraged was sparked by a transit fare hike.



"In Brazil, Enormous Stadiums Stand as Symbol of Protesters' Frustration" (Part-2) PBS Newshour 6/21/2013

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SUMMARY:  At least a million Brazilian protesters flocked to the streets overnight.  Margaret Warner talks with Matthew Cowley, Sao Paulo bureau chief for The Wall Street Journal, about how worries about an economic slowdown and Brazil's upcoming hosting of major sports events have helped fuel the massive public protests.

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