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June 20, 2014 03:52 pm GMT

Violent Protest Darken World Cup Celebrations in Brazil

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SAO PAULO, Brazil -– Violent protesters wreaked havoc in the streets of Brazil's biggest city, São Paulo, on Thursday with damages totaling more than one million U.S. dollars

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The rally was a celebration of the one-year anniversary of protests that led to the overturn of a proposed 10-cent hike in transit fares in the city. The proposed increases sparked mass protests last June, with more than a million people taking to the streets in over 300 cities, demonstrating against a wide range of grievances.

At least 1,300 people took part in Thursday's march, according to police. Read more...

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