For days there has been talk of a moment that would get the world's attention. A show of force that no one could ignore. A way of making sure the lights and the perfect green grass of the World Cup don't rob the people of Brazil of their voices.
Last night was that night.
Unwilling to just sit back and watch, protesters demanding adequate funding for education, healthcare and housing gathered by the thousands.
Their target was simple – march eight blocks from the metro station to the Maracana Stadium where Argentina was taking on Bosnia.
This was the first match of the World Cup played in Rio. And the reason most protesters thought this was the right time to take on the military police to achieve their goals.
