Guest World News Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Brasilia (Brazil) (AFP) - Brazilian police fired tear gas to break up a protest by bow-and-arrow wielding indigenous chiefs who joined forces with anti-World Cup demonstrators to condemn the money spent on the tournament. Wearing traditional clothing including feather headdresses and face paint, about 500 chiefs mainly from the Amazon basin on Tuesday joined another 500 protesters rallying for various social causes in Brasilia's government square and began marching toward the capital's World Cup stadium. The protest, which brought together 100 ethnic groups from across Brazil, included Kayapo chief Raoni, an 84-year-old leader famous for fighting to protect the Amazon rainforest alongside pop music star Sting. They soon came down from the roof and rejoined the rest of the protesters along the main avenue where Brazil's government ministries are located. Continue reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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