In response to the ongoing protests and to facilitate the attendance of those willing to go to stadiums, Brazilian authorities have decided to enhance security in the cities hosting the Confederations Cup matches. The National Force, an elite police force, will be deployed in five out of the six cities hosting the event, including Rio de Janeiro, Bahia, Minas Gerais, Ceará, and the Federal District. The protests in Brazil are fueled by grievances over the high cost of hosting the upcoming World Cup and the general increase in the cost of living. The competition resumes after a break, and the authorities are hoping for high stadium attendance rates.
