Brazil Braces For Uneasy Start To World Cup As Strikers' Protests Grip São Paulo -- The Guardian
Teargas fired by police at transport workers is only the latest PR disaster in a country still unsure about hosting the tournament
Less than four days before it hosts the opening game of the World Cup, São Paulo became the scene of protests, street fires and teargas on Monday as striking subway workers brought chaos to the city.
The strike – which disrupted half the metro stations and worsened traffic in South America's most populous city – was the latest headache for organisers as national teams from the United States, Spain and Argentina flew in for the start of the tournament on Thursday.
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More News On The Threat Of Strikes During The World Cup In Brazil
Days from World Cup 2014 opener, Brazil subway strike threatens to wreak havoc -- National Post/AP
Brazil World Cup: Sao Paulo metro strike to continue -- BBC
World Cup Station Closed on Sao Paulo Metro Worker Strike -- Bloomberg
Strike Continues in São Paulo Days Ahead of World Cup -- WSJ
Brazil subway workers’ strike continues despite court ruling -- Al Jazeera
Workers fired as metro strike continues in Brazil's largest city -- FOX News/EFE
Brazil's World Cup security clampdown -- AFP
For Brazil, the Pressure Is Officially On -- WSJ
Brazil Is Facing an Unprecedented Labor Crisis With the World Cup Just Days Away -- Jeremy Stahl, Slate
8 Reasons Why The 2014 FIFA World Cup In Brazil Could Be A Complete Disaster -- Thomas Barrabi, IBTimes
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