What started as protests against bus fare hikes turned into anger over the government's prioritizing of the construction of World Cup stadiums over social services.
I was surprised to know people had booed Dilma during one of the matches of the Confederations Cup in Brazil. I had assumed most Brazilians loved her as a second Lula. But then I knew I was wrong.
I really want to get deeper into the reasons of their discontent with their government.
And by the way, @F1Outsider I don't think that only tax payers should have a say. Or only residents. Or only voters. Having an strong connection with the country should be enough to voice your opinion on what happens there, I think (in civic and peaceful ways, of course).
A couple of co-workers were heading to downtown Miami today to protest in front of the Brazilian consulate building.
ReplyDeleteNot my thing really... plus I'm not a tax payer in Brazil so I don't get a say in it.
I was surprised to know people had booed Dilma during one of the matches of the Confederations Cup in Brazil. I had assumed most Brazilians loved her as a second Lula. But then I knew I was wrong.
ReplyDeleteI really want to get deeper into the reasons of their discontent with their government.
And by the way, @F1Outsider I don't think that only tax payers should have a say. Or only residents. Or only voters. Having an strong connection with the country should be enough to voice your opinion on what happens there, I think (in civic and peaceful ways, of course).