Protesters and police have battled each other in some Brazilian cities . The protests , sparked by a rise in bus fares , point to deeper discontent . TL;DR Protests against rising public transportation costs are spreading across Brazil as the government tries to quell growing anger over high fares. FIFA president Sepp Blatter booed by crowd at opening ceremony for Confederations Cup .
Protesters and police have battled each other in some Brazilian cities . The protests , sparked by a rise in bus fares , point to deeper discontent . Some protesters say they are unhappy at the cost of next year 's World Cup . FIFA president Sepp Blatter booed by crowd at opening ceremony for Confederations Cup .