Mundial 2014: Brazil is More than Soccer

... preparation. Brazilian media has been frequently set alit by corruption scandals. As a matter of fact, one of the Brazilian traits is procrastination, so optimists were sure that all facilities would be ready in time despite the delays and shortages. Security is a priority during any large sporting event, and Brazil had to pay a high price to ensure the safety of fans and participants. Federal allocations in this area made up about USD 33.3 million to each of the 12 host cities, with an entire police-based ...