The protests in Brazil include a broad spectrum of the population . About 6 % of Brazilians live in slums known as favelas . These are poor neighborhoods that have been built on land stolen from indigenous people and other groups, often by corrupt politicians who use them for their own purposes. Her 15-year-old son dropped out of school two years ago and his return to the classroom has been denied because of lack of room . The middle class is upset about corruption and wasteful spending .
The protests in Brazil include a broad spectrum of the population . About 6 % of Brazilians live in slums known as favelas . These are poor neighborhoods that have been built on land stolen from indigenous people and other groups, often by corrupt politicians who use them for their own purposes. The middle class is upset about corruption and wasteful spending .