Our Cup

A smiling German man blends into the festive samba of Lapa With the same ease with which a curious Japanese person strolls through the colorful streets of Salvador. In various corners, Mexicans sing, Argentinians are fanatical, French are lively, Italians are effusive. Brazil, as never before, has become the world's stage, celebrating the World Cup with pride and passion.

The sheer number of tourists, coming from all over the world, flocking here demonstrates the importance of what we witness in each match. A week after the official opening of the tournament, the Brazil It's been overwhelmingly defeating the "centers of pessimism." The Ministry of Tourism, in its first assessment, indicated that at least 270 Brazilian cities are already benefiting from the influx of 2,3 million spectators for the tournament, generating more than R$ 6 billion.

This is what happens in regions like the North, according to the organizers. Next Sunday, Manaus will receive at least 35 visitors from the United States eager for the game in the host city. This intense influx of foreigners occurred in Fortaleza, for example, with the arrival of 3,6 Mexicans. This strong tourist attraction fosters local commerce, boosting income and job creation.

The infrastructure designed to accommodate so many people is also yielding positive results. The increase of 400 square meters in airport terminals across the country has expanded the... capacity to receive and send passengers on commercial flights, allowing for peace of mind regarding this mobility.

Obviously, the World Cup didn't come as a solution to all our problems. Far from being blindly jingoistic, we know there are many contrasts to overcome. The work stoppages and strikes in various capital cities have been occurring, highlighting the need to address labor demands. It's important to emphasize that hosting a major event serves other purposes, such as improving city infrastructure. This responsibility This is being achieved alongside elements that are very intrinsic to Brazil, such as the positive coexistence amidst diversity, the warm hospitality, and the resulting unity.

The positive results Brazil has been achieving, both on and off the field, bother an elite that insists on resorting to hostility and disrespect. It is shameful to still witness small groups willing to insult President Dilma Rousseff, as seen at the opening of the World Cup. Lacking legitimate demands, all that remains for these people is the attempt to discredit a woman democratically elected by the majority of the nation.

The celebration that follows is neither a megalomaniacal spectacle nor the circus of horrors presented by opposition groups. What we see is the beautiful combination of our joy with our constructed infrastructure, within a melting pot of different peoples, all ready to celebrate sport and its joys.

Forward, Brazil!