World Cup begins with strikes and demonstrations
In the run up to the World Cup, the Brazilian city of São Paulo was rocked by demonstrations, riots and a subway strike. Striking workers successfully closed over half the subway stations in the city, and are threatening to strike again on the day São Paulo hosts the first match of the tournament. Angry that their wages have stagnated whilst the government spends billions on the World Cup, the strikers are demanding a 12% pay increase. With large parts of the subway closed down, congestion in the city has sky-rocketed. At its peak, it is estimated that up to 125 miles worth of traffic jams...