#ThereWillBeNoWorldCup wants Black Blocs. Will the government react?

The movement against holding the World Cup, which is supported by 65% of Brazilians and has already received 9 million ticket requests—a historic record—doesn't attract crowds, but leaves a trail of chaos and destruction in its wake; organizers, easily identifiable on social media, are already calling for a new round of violence on February 22nd, with the presence of Black Blocs; yesterday, the government discussed a plan to contain the terror at the World Cup; it's time to move from theory to practice.

January 28, 2014, 07:28 AMUpdated May 27, 2019, 09:24 AM

The movement against holding the World Cup, which is supported by 65% of Brazilians and already has 9 million tickets requested, a historic record, doesn't attract crowds, but leaves a trail of chaos and destruction wherever it goes; organizers, who can be easily identified on social media, are already calling for a new round of violence on February 22nd, with the presence of Black Blocs; yesterday, the government discussed a plan to contain the terror at the World Cup; it's time to move from theory to practice (Photo: Roberta Namour)

247 - A new protest against the holding of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil has been scheduled for February 22nd. In a Facebook event, more than 4 people confirmed their attendance at the new #nãovaitercopa (there will be no World Cup), which has already begun with participants inciting vandalism, inviting Black Bloc action, and praising far-right groups.

Among the comments on Facebook, it's possible to read messages suggesting the destruction of bank branches, the use of explosives against the police, and other "anarchist" actions, as they call them. All easily identifiable by intelligence agencies.

The movement doesn't mobilize huge crowds – last Saturday, in São Paulo alone, it drew a thousand people – but it leaves a trail of destruction in its wake.According to a survey conducted by Datafolha, 65% of Brazilians say they are in favor of Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup. On the field, the World Cup is also a success, with nine million ticket requests – a historic record, according to FIFA.

On Monday, the government assembled a team to devise a plan to contain terror during the World Cup (read more). hereThe Minister of Justice, José Eduardo Cardozo, will coordinate the integration of the Federal Police with state police forces to curb acts of vandalism and destruction of public and private property – on Saturday, a 55-year-old locksmith had his car set on fire as he returned from church.

The #naovaitercopa movement, with each passing day, is becoming more established as an expression of a fascist right wing in Brazil (read more). hereIt is time for governments to move from theory to practice, suppressing protests that are inherently violent – and not "peaceful demonstrations that end in violence".