This document outlines the protests in Brazil in 2013 over the high costs of hosting the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It discusses the reasons for the widespread demonstrations, including concerns over public spending on stadiums rather than education and health. The document also examines the economic impacts of the World Cup on Brazil through investments, employment, tourism spending, and tax revenue. Finally, it considers whether the protests achieved reforms and if Brazilians are satisfied with the outcomes.

1. Aly, Ejona, Monica, and Tabatha

2. OR
THE FIFA 2014 WORLD
CUP IN BRAZIL?

3. BRAZIL
AND
THE WORLD CUP

4. Outline
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Explosion of Discontent: June 2013 and ongoing protests
Reasons for Protests
Demonstrators
Government Intervention
Facts
Achievements and Future
B. Economical Outcomes
• How the FIFA World Cup 2014 has and will influence Brazil’s
economy?
• Investments
• Employment and GDP
• Income and Tax Collection
• Tourist inflow and spending

5. Explosion of Discontent:
Riots and Protests
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1. “I love soccer but we need
schools” among other
reasons
• Teachers wages
• Increase in public
transportation fares
• High corruption
• Police brutality
• Increase in price of basic
consumer goods
• Tax rises

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Who are participating?
Students
Teachers
Commuters
Civilians
3. Are there unions or
organizations involved?
• Black Blocs
4. Government measures
• Federal Riot Police

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8. Facts
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Protests spread in different cities
350000
300000
250000
200000
150000
100000
People involved
50000
0
• Dead: 10 people
• Injured: 250 people
• Arrested: 651 people

9. Achievements and
Future
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What have they achieved?
Transport
Healthcare
Education
Corruption
Reforms
2. Are they satisfied?

10. Economical Outcomes
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• How the FIFA World Cup 2014 has and will influence
Brazil’s economy?

11. Tourists flow and
spending
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12. Did you change your
mind?
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OR

13. References
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 Biller, D & Panjy, T (2013) "Brazil Riots Threaten World Cup as Nation Prepares
for Games" in Bloomberg online
 Ernest & Young(2011)"Sustainable Brazil: Social and Economic Impacts of the
2014 World Cup”
 Phillips, D. (2013) "World Cup 2014: Brazilians' rage against the state will disrupt
the celebration" In The Guardian, The observer.
 Rey Mallén, Patricia (2013). "Brazil’s Protests Get More Violent, Reach Brasilia
And Threaten The Confederation Soccer Cup". International Business Times.
Retrieved 20 June 2013.
 BBCNew (oct 2013)"Clashes after teachers protests in Rio and Sao Paulo". In BBC
News Latin America and Caribbean.