Brazil hosts The World Cup the true international championship of ANY sport and is due to host the Olympics in 2016. In addition to severe economic problems, the country also faces crime and misery in its wide-spread slums. So, this story caught my eye. Rio Looks Like A War Zone As Troops Raid Slums Only Months Before The World Cup Story with photos @ http://www.businessinsider.com/raid...tadium-is-seen-between-two-favelas-or-slums-2