{"id":9987,"date":"2013-07-03T17:02:30","date_gmt":"2013-07-03T20:02:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rioonwatch.org\/?p=9987"},"modified":"2018-01-23T19:53:19","modified_gmt":"2018-01-23T22:53:19","slug":"as-the-confederations-cup-draws-to-a-close-peaceful-protesters-chant-to-brazilian-rhythms-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rioonwatch.org\/?p=9987","title":{"rendered":"As the Confederations Cup Draws to a Close, Peaceful Protesters Chant to Brazilian Rhythms [IMAGES]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clique aqui para Por<\/strong>tugu\u00eas<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Sunday, June 30, 2013–<\/strong>While the Brazilian national soccer team prepared for the final match of the Confederations Cup, the World Cup and Olympics Popular Committee<\/a> organized a mass demonstration against forced evictions<\/a> of Rio de Janeiro\u2019s communities and the privatization of Maracan\u00e3 Stadium<\/a>.\u00a0The morning demonstration began in Plaza Saens Pena, located 2 km away from Maracan\u00e3 Stadium and ended in Plaza Saint Francisco Xavier. Although there was heavy police presence the demonstration was peaceful and festive throughout, garnering support from residents of the Tijuca neighborhood as protesters marched through. Sunday’s protest, similar to the People’s Cup<\/a> organized June 15, provided a symbolic counterpoint to the Confederations Cup.<\/p>\n

World Cup for Whom?<\/h1>\n

The Popular Committee fights for a more inclusive World Cup. The banner reads: “A public Maracan\u00e3! Stop the removals!”, the two central themes and rallying cries for Sunday’s protest.<\/p>\n

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Community Resistance<\/h1>\n

Community activist Jane Nascimento<\/a>, of Vila Aut\u00f3dromo<\/a>, was among community activists chanting against removals. Vila Aut\u00f3dromo has become the symbol of resistance among communities across the city. Located adjacent to the future Olympic Park, the community, which remains in tact in the Rio bid for the Olympics and later approved proposapls, has nonetheless been given numerous<\/a> different reasons for its “necessary” demolition in preparation for the Games. Residents continue to resist in the streets, courts, through media and broad solidarity networks.<\/p>\n

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Upbeat<\/h1>\n

Sunday morning’s protest was family-friendly.<\/p>\n

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Mar\u00e9, Resist!<\/h1>\n

An unsanctioned raid by BOPE special forces on June 24 in Mar\u00e9<\/a>, a complex of favelas in Rio’s North Zone often mentioned as next in line for a UPP police unit<\/a>, left 10 dead. The tragedy has sparked outrage in Rio, including a\u00a0widely attended protest<\/a> on Rio’s Avenida Brasil on July 2nd.<\/p>\n

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Saci Perer\u00ea<\/h1>\n

Saci Perer\u00ea is a one-legged prankster and wish-granter from Brazilian folklore and the official “People\u2019s Mascot\u201d of the People’s Cup Against Removals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Police Violence<\/h1>\n

The banner reads: “The police that represses (protesters) in the streets is the same that kills in the favelas.” This powerful message speaks to the daily realities faced by Rio\u2019s favela residents.\u00a0With\u00a0demonstrators now victims of police violence<\/a>,\u00a0there has been a shift towards recognizing the extreme nature of such violence both in protests and\u00a0in the city’s favelas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Protesting to the Beat<\/h1>\n

Highly organized musicians provided rhythm<\/a>, energy and direction to the upbeat demonstration, inspiring protestors to chant non-stop throughout<\/a>, leading sit-downs, moments of silence and moments of euphoria.<\/p>\n

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Full Slideshow:<\/h1>\n

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