A bus drivers’ strike in Brazil has caused transport chaos in four major cities including two which will be hosting the World Cup in June. <br /><br />In all more than 1.5 million people were affected by the strikes – the most serious problems were in Salvador while 90 percent of buses were running in Rio de Janeiro.<br /><br />The stoppages were all in support of pay claims.<br /><br />But for those waiting there wasn’t much sympathy as many complained of having to wait or walk.<br /><br />Industrial disputes have surged in Brazil in the run-up to the World Cup, as have almost daily protests against public spending for the tournament.<br /><br />Last Tuesday indigenous communities demonstrated to demand economic change and better conditions on their reserves.<br /><br />The Homeless Workers Movement is planning to hold a protest on the very day of the opening game.
