Photos: Brazilian Economic Protests Turn Violent
June 17, 2013
A vandalized press car from TV Record burns during a student demonstration in front of the City Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 18, 2013, against a recent rise in public bus and subway fare from 3 to 3.20 reais (1.50 USD). President Dilma Rousseff vowed Tuesday to listen to youths staging Brazil's biggest protests in 20 years in an outpouring of anger over the huge cost of staging events like the World Cup. Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images ( 520691828 )
People vandalize a Bank Itau branch during a students protest in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 18, 2013, against a recent rise in public bus and subway fare from 3 to 3.20 reais (1.50 USD). President Dilma Rousseff vowed Tuesday to listen to youths staging Brazil's biggest protests in 20 years in an outpouring of anger over the huge cost of staging events like the World Cup. Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images ( 520691794 )
Protestors destroy ATM machines at a local a bank in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Thousands of demonstrators flooded into a square in Brazilís economic hub, Sao Paulo, on Tuesday. Sparked earlier this month by a 10-cent hike in bus and subway fares and organized via social media, the nationwide protests are giving voice to growing discontent over the gap between Brazilís high tax burden and the low quality of public infrastructure, echoing similar mobilizations in Turkey, Greece and other parts of the globe where weariness with governments has exploded in the streets. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine) ( Brazil Protests )
Students gather during a demonstration in front of the City Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 18, 2013, against a recent rise in public bus and subway fare from 3 to 3.20 reais (1.50 USD). President Dilma Rousseff vowed Tuesday to listen to youths staging Brazil's biggest protests in 20 years in an outpouring of anger over the huge cost of staging events like the World Cup. Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images ( 520691610 )
Firefighters work to put out a burning vehicle set on fire by protestors, in front of City Hall in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. On Tuesday, thousands of people marched on Sao Pauloís City Hall building, where a small group fought police in an unsuccessful attempt to force their way in. Some of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship have broke out across this continent-sized country, uniting multitudes frustrated by poor transportation, health services, education and security despite a heavy tax burden. (AP Photo/Nelson Antoine) ( Brazil Protests )
A military police pePper sprays a protester during a demonstration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. ((AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano) ( APTOPIX Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
Students take part in a demonstration at Praca da Se, in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 18, 2013, against a recent rise in public bus and subway fare from 3 to 3.20 reais (1.50 USD). President Dilma Rousseff vowed Tuesday to listen to youths staging Brazil's biggest protests in 20 years in an outpouring of anger over the huge cost of staging events like the World Cup. Miguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images ( 520689537 )
A car set on fire by demonstrators burns in front of the state Legislative Assembly (ALERJ) building in Rio de Janeiro downtown, during a protest on June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. PABLO PORCIUNCULA/AFP/Getty Images ( 520664554 )
Students shout slognas during a protest, on June 17, 2013 in Brasilia. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images ( 520664612 )
Policemen arrest students during a protest at the National Congress, on June 17, 2013 in Brasilia. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. EVARISTO SA/AFP/Getty Images ( 520664374 )
Riot police officers stand guard outside the Municipal Theatre during clashes in Rio de Janeiro's downtown, on June 17, 2013. Youths clashed with police in central Rio Monday as more than 200,000 people marched in major Brazilian cities to protest the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup and higher public transport costs. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520665350 )
An armoured vehicle of the riot police is seen during clashes in Rio de Janeiro's downtown, on June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520665253 )
A masked vandal is seen during clashes in Rio de Janeiro's downtown, on June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520664996 )
Demonstrators face riot police during one of the many protests around Brazil's major cities in Belo Horizonte June 17, 2013. As many as 200,000 demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a swelling wave of protest tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. REUTERS/Pedro Vilela ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
Demonstrators march toward the Mineirao Stadium, where Nigeria was playing Tahiti in the Confederations Cup, during one of the many protests around Brazil's major cities in Belo Horizonte June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. REUTERS/Pedro Vilela ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
Demonstrators gather to protest against the Confederation's Cup and the government of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff outside the national congress in Brasilia June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. Protesters are using the Confederation's Cup as a counterpoint to amplify their concerns. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
A police officer uses pepper spray on demonstrators protesting against the Confederation's Cup and the government of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff outside the national congress in Brasilia June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. Protesters are using the Confederation's Cup as a counterpoint to amplify their concerns. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
Demonstrators protest against the Confederation's Cup and the government of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff outside the national congress in Brasilia June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. Protesters are using the Confederation's Cup as a counterpoint to amplify their concerns. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
Demonstrators build a bonfire to impede the arrival of the police during one of the many protests around Brazil's major cities in Porto Alegre June 17, 2013. As many as 200,000 demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a swelling wave of protest tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. REUTERS/Gustavo Vara ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
A sign with an image depicting Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff is seen vandalized during a protest against the Confederation's Cup and the government of Rousseff outside the national congress in Brasilia June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. Protesters are using the Confederation's Cup as a counterpoint to amplify their concerns. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
Demonstrators hold a Brazilian flag during a protest in front of the Brazilian National Congress in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres) ( Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
Demonstrators shout anti-government slogans behind a banner, which reads as 'violence', during one of many protests around Brazil's major cities in Sao Paulo June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. REUTERS/Alex Almeida (BRAZIL - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS) ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
A policeman lies injured on the ground after clashing with demonstrators during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Officers in Rio fired tear gas and rubber bullets when a group of protesters invaded the state legislative assembly and threw rocks and flares at police as protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( APTOPIX Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
Police officers retreat inside the building as protesters, throwing fire bombs and firecrackers, try to invade the sate assembly during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protesters outside the state legislative assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Officers in Rio fired tear gas and rubber bullets when a group of protesters invaded the state legislative assembly and threw rocks and flares at police. Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( APTOPIX Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
Chased by demonstrators , police officers retreat during a protest near the state legislative assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Officers in Rio fired tear gas and rubber bullets when a group of protesters invaded the state legislative assembly and threw rocks and flares at police. Protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
Demonstrators shout as they protest against the Confederation's Cup and the government of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff in Brasilia June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. Protesters are using the Confederation's Cup as a counterpoint to amplify their concerns. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
Hundreds of people march during a protest at the Antonio Carlos Avenue, next to Mineirao stadium which hosts the Confederations Cup, on June 17, 2013, in Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. BERNARDO SALCE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662773 )
Students take part in a protest in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 17, 2013, against a recent rise in public bus and subway fare from 3 to 3.20 reais (1.50 USD) and the use of public funds for international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events -Cofederations Cup and World Cup-- amid calls for more health and education funding. AFP PHOTO / Miguel SCHINCARIOLMiguel Schincariol/AFP/Getty Images ( 520659858 )
Hundreds of people march during a protest at the Antonio Carlos Avenue, next to Mineirao stadium which hosts the Confederations Cup, on June 17, 2013, in Belo Horizonte, state of Minas Gerais. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major Brazilian cities protesting the billions of dollars spent on the Confederations Cup --and preparations for the upcoming World Cup-- and against the hike in mass transit fares. BERNARDO SALCE/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662781 )
Protestors march in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protests in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities, were set off by a 10-cent hike in public transport fares, have clearly moved beyond that issue to tap into widespread frustration in Brazil about a heavy tax burden, politicians widely viewed as corrupt and woeful public education, health and transport systems and come as the nation hosts the Confederations Cup soccer tournament and prepares for next month's papal visit. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( APTOPIX Brazil Confed Cup Protest )
A demonstrator displays a poster during clashes in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, after a protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662801 )
Demonstrators wave flags during clashes in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, after a protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662790 )
Demonstrators cause destruction in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, after a protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662748 )
Demonstrators set fire to debris during clashes with the riot police outisde the Municipal Theatre in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, after a protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662190 )
A demonstrator walks wrapped in a Brazilian national flag during clashes with the riot police in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, after a protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662721 )
Demonstrators shout slogans outside the Municipal theatre in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, during a protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662056 )
A demonstrator takes part in a march in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, to protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520661429 )
A demonstrator throws a coconut at anti riot policemen during clashes in downtown Rio de Janeiro on June 17, 2013, after a protest against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to finance international football tournaments. Protesters in several major cities are up in arms over hikes in mass transit prices -- from $1.5 to $1.6 -- as well as over the $15 billion earmarked for the two sports events amid calls for more health and education funding. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520662040 )
Demonstrators march in Rio de Janeiro downtown on June 17, 2013, against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to disrupt international football tournaments. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520661098 )
A couple kiss as demonstrators march in Rio de Janeiro downtown on June 17, 2013, against higher public transportation fares and the use of public funds to disrupt international football tournaments. CHRISTOPHE SIMON/AFP/Getty Images ( 520660604 )
Protesters try to help a police officer after he clashed with others during a protest in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Officers in Rio fired tear gas and rubber bullets when a group of protesters invaded the state legislative assembly and threw rocks and flares at police as protesters massed in at least seven Brazilian cities Monday for another round of demonstrations voicing disgruntlement about life in the country, raising questions about security during big events like the current Confederations Cup and a papal visit next month. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
People protest holding a banner with drawings of Rio de Janeiro's Governor Sergio Cabral, right, and Mayor Eduardo Paes aiming guns to Christ the Redeemer as Rio's main symbol, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protests in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities, set off by a 10-cent hike in public transport fares, have clearly moved beyond that issue to tap into widespread frustration in Brazil about a heavy tax burden, politicians widely viewed as corrupt and woeful public education, health and transport systems and come as the nation hosts the Confederations Cup soccer tournament and prepares for next month's papal visit. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo) ( Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
Protestors are reflected on the glass of a building, left, as they march in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, June 17, 2013. Protests in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other Brazilian cities, set off by a 10-cent hike in public transport fares, have clearly moved beyond that issue to tap into widespread frustration in Brazil about a heavy tax burden, politicians widely viewed as corrupt and woeful public education, health and transport systems and come as the nation hosts the Confederations Cup soccer tournament and prepares for next month's papal visit. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana) ( Brazil Confed Cup Protests )
A demonstrator waves a Brazilian flag by a burning a car in downtown Rio de Janeiro June 17, 2013.Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes ( BRAZIL-PROTEST/ )
A protester lies on the ground in front of a police line in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sunday, June 16, 2013. Brazilian police dispersed a small protest against a public transport fare hike that broke out in front of Rio de Janeiro's Maracana stadium ahead of the Mexico-Italy soccer match during the Confederations Cup. (AP Photo/Bruno Magalhaes) ( APTOPIX Brazil Confed Cup Protest )
A demonstrator celebrates by a burning car in downtown Rio de Janeiro June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes ( BRAZIL-PROTEST/ )
Demonstrators protest against the Confederation's Cup and the government of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff outside the National Congress in Brasilia June 17, 2013. Tens of thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities on Monday in a growing protest that is tapping into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino ( BRAZIL-PROTESTS/ )
Riot polce take positions during a protest in Sao Paulo, Brazil on June 18, 2013 against a recent rise in public bus and subway fare from 3 to 3.20 reais (1.50 USD). President Dilma Rousseff vowed Tuesday to listen to youths staging Brazil's biggest protests in 20 years in an outpouring of anger over the huge cost of staging events like the World Cup. Daniel Guimaraens/AFP/Getty Images ( 520693992 )
Marcella Santiago whose face is painted with a message in Portuguese; "No to PEC 37," prepares to put on a clown nose before joining protestors near the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Brazilian nationals gathered to condemn the heavy tax burden in Brazil, corrupt politicians and woeful public education, health and transport systems. PEC 37 is a proposed constitutional amendment that limits the powers of the Public Ministry to investigate corruption and abuse. Some protestors wear a clown nose to symbolize the "circus" that they believe Brazil politics has become. (AP Photo/Ivan Pierre Aguirre) ( Mexico Brazil Protest )