RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil --- Near the entrance to Rocinha, one of Rio de Janeiro’s largest slums, or favelas, July Anjinha, outfitted in a yellow and green national shirt, blends in with the T-shirts hanging in the simple stands set up where she works. Small banners wave softly behind her as mototaxis roar up and down the endless spiral of dirt roads
Love Of The Game And Frustration In Favelas Preparing For World Cup
Brazilians usually welcome the World Cup with great fanfare and festivity. But now that the tournament’s on their home turf, it’s also competing with social issues off the field.