x
Breaking News
More () »

Brazilian police fire tear gas at World Cup protesters

Brazilian police fired tear gas Thursday to hold back a small group of people who were trying to work their way through Sao Paulo to Corinthians Stadium to protest the World Cup.
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JUNE 08: An anti FIFA slogan is seen on a monument at Ipanema beach on June 8, 2014 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Sao Paulo, Brazil (CNN) -- Brazilian police fired tear gas Thursday to hold back a small group of people who were trying to work their way through Sao Paulo to Corinthians Stadium to protest the World Cup.

At least one person was arrested, CNN's Shasta Darlington reported from the scene, 11 kilometers (7 miles) from the stadium.

Many people in Brazil are furious at the government for spending $11 billion on the World Cup instead of low-income housing, hospitals, and schools.

Before You Leave, Check This Out