Brazil Protest Photos: The Most Shocking Twitter Pictures

Wild protests over Brazil's hosting of the World Cup have been raging in the South American nation, and astounding images of the chaos are emerging on Twitter. Following are some of the most unforgettable photos.

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Wild protests over Brazil's hosting of the World Cup have been raging in the South American nation, and astounding images of the chaos are emerging on Twitter. Following are some of the most unforgettable photos.
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Police spray a journalist trying to capture the protest events.
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This unidentifiable masked protester stands in front of flames while holding a Brazilian flag.
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Massive crowds congregated to protest World Cup coming to Brazil.
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Police spray protesters with pepper spray to control crowd.
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A protester mocks police.
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Protesters hand police white flowers, possibly in a sign of peace.
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Narrow streets are filled with protesters as Brazil fights for the World Cup to stay out.
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Astonishing pictures of Brazilian protesters.
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Police push a woman during the Brazil protests.
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A woman gets pepper sprayed as she blocks her face.

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