Brazil is grim. Reportedly, over a million people have taken to the streets of major cities across Brazil to record their discontent. People are protesting against corruption , mounting inflation and a lack of government investment in public services such as education, healthcare and transportation, etc.
1. FIFA GO HOME!
The Chaos and Discontent ahead of
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.
Brazil is grim. Reportedly, over a million people have taken to the streets of
major cities across Brazil to record their discontent. People are protesting
against corruption , mounting inflation and a lack of government investment in
public services such as education, healthcare and transportation, etc.
A new survey by the Pew Research Center finds that 72% of Brazilians are
dissatisfied with the way things are going in their country, up from 55% just
weeks before the FIFA World Cup demonstrations began in June 2013.
2. Cup vs. Corruption
The question is not how to organize the World Cup, but how to survive with the basic necessities
unavailable, corruption on rise and inflation sky-high.
3. The Discontent is growing at an
Exponential Rate
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Sharp Uptick in Brazilian Discontent in 2014
Dissatisfied Satisfied
4. The Protesters in Sao Paulo
84% back no political party
77% have higher education
22% students
53% aged under 25
5. Reasons for Protest
56% against increased fares
40% against corruption
31% against violence
27% for better transport
24% against politicians
6. President Rousseff’s Influence
Brazilian President receives tremendously negative ratings for her approach towards handling of
discomforting issues facing the nation.
7. Rousseff versus her predecessor Lula
da Silva
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52
2010 2014
Economic Ratings Plummet in Brazil
Good Bad
Lula Rousseff
8. Inflation, Crime, Poor Healthcare facilities and
Corruption are eating-up nation’s resources.
9. Big Issues
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Rising Prices
Crime
Healthcare
Corrupt Politicians
Lack of Job Opportunities
Gap Between Rich/Poor
Poor Quality Schools
Public Debt
Top concerns in Brazil
10. The Current Economic Situation is Dire
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2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
Economic Ratings Plummet in Brazil
Good Bad
11. The FIFA World Cup is expected to attract
more than 3.5M people to 12 host cities …
Brazilians are also
concerned about
the impact that
hosting the World
Cup, which begins
June 12, will have
on their country.
12. World Cup in Brazil wasn’t a good idea
after all!
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3
1
35
Most Think Hosting FIFA World Cup Is Bad For Brazil
Bad thing because it takes away money from public services.
Both/Neither
Don't know
Good thing because it creates jobs.
13. The Million Dollar Question …
If there is money for the FIFA World
Cup, how is it government doesn’t
have any money for public services?
14. It's normal for people to get angry when so
much money is being spent building stadiums.
15. Mind-blowing, isn’t it?
Brazil has the 7th Largest
Economy in the world,
but it ranks 85th on the
Human Development Index,
there are 50,000 Murders a
year.
18. But despite the threat and protests, officials
insist this summer's tournament will be fine.
19. What do you think? Let us know in
comments please.
There is also skepticism about the
international benefit of hosting the
World Cup. In Pew Research
survey,
about 35% Brazilian said it will hurt
nation’s image around the world
while an almost equal number
think it will help.
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