World Cup Insecurity

Stadiums’ Security Beefed Up After Vandalism, Protests

By Mike Eckel   |

Authorities in Brazil have beefed up security around stadiums where World Cup matches are being played following incidents in several Brazilian cities.

The new security measures were announced after some participants in an otherwise peaceful group of 1,300 demonstrators vandalized banks and cars in Sao Paulo last week.

VOA’s Scott Bobb has a closer look:

 

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