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How Brazilian graffiti artists are protesting FIFA

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We’re a couple weeks away from the World Cup starting. While most are anticipating the thrills this tournament brings, there are those that aren’t too happy with the tournament being held in Brazil.

Without delving too deep into the politics of it all, a large number of residents in Brazil are upset with the amount (over $11 billion) spent organizing this World Cup, while their country faces one of the highest income inequalities in the world.

There have been protests in Brazil, and numerous works of graffiti, voicing their displeasure. Here are some of the best (from this imgur album):

Warning: Some images contain foul language.

(Translation: "The World Cup takes our houses, our schools and our hospitals and leaves its balls.")
(Translation: "They will destroy our community because of the world cup.")

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