Indians vs football

On Tuesday in Brazil, police used tear gas to disperse representatives of Indian tribes protesting against the World Cup. The main demand of the demonstrators was to spend public money on social needs, and not on expensive competitions. Protesters threw stones and sticks at the police. Some of the Indians used traditional bows and arrows against the police. As a result of the riots, one policeman was hit by an arrow and was hospitalized. We invite you to look at a small selection of photographs of this slightly unusual protest action.

(Total 15 photos)

1. A police officer fires tear gas at protesters in the Brazilian capital on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Photo: AFP)

2. A representative of the Indian tribes of the Amazon shoots a bow at police during protests in the Brazilian capital on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Photo: Reuters)

3. An Indian with his foot throws a bomb with tear gas towards the police. (Photo: Reuters)

4. Representatives of Indian tribes tried to get to the stadium in Brazil, where they demonstrated the UEFA World Cup. (Photo: Reuters)

5. One of the protesters stands in front of the Mane Garrinchi stadium, where the police use tear gas to keep them away from the stadium. (Photo: Reuters)

6. Protesters stand in front of the Planalto Palace - the official working residence of the President of Brazil. (Photo: AFP)

7.Representative of Indian tribes takes part in a protest in front of the National Congress in Brazil. (Photo: AFP)

8. Young people from various Brazilian tribes take part in a protest in Brazil. (Photo: AFP)

9. Protesters in front of the Planalto Palace. (Photo: AFP)

10. Protests in Brasilia. (Photo: AFP)

11. Protesters look at photos on the camera during the protests in Brazil. (Photo: Reuters)

12. Clashes between representatives of Indian tribes and police in Brazil on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Photo: REUTERS)

13. Protesters clash with police in Brazil on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images)

14. Protesters clash with police outside the Supreme Court in Brazil on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Photo: AP Photo)

15. Protesters clash with police in Brazil on Tuesday, May 27, 2014. (Photo: AP Photo)