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Protesters are blocking the main access road to the northeastern Brazilian stadium where Brazil will play Mexico in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday.
Police are diverting traffic away from the road as hundreds of demonstrators gather near the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza.
Official FIFA vehicles were among those struggling to get to the venue for the group stage match.
The protest is being organized by several local groups complaining about the local government and demanding better public services.
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It comes as part of a wave of demonstrations across Brazil in recent days.
Protests turned violent before the first Brazil match, in Brasilia, but there are no report of clashes yet in Fortaleza.
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