Coupe du Monde 2014 au Brésil : deux facettes de la prostitution (Belo Horizonte et Recife)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the issue of prostitution in Brazil from the implementation of two different social projects carried out in the host cities of Belo Horizonte (Southeast region) and Recife (Northeast) in the context of the World Cup Football FIFA 2014. Through an approach qualitative – interviews, observations and photographs – the question of prostitution will be analyzed taking into account the social aspects entangled, and the implications of excluded sectors of society in the organization of so-called mega-events. Although in the short term, the results obtained in the analyzed projects have been satisfactory, in the long run, effective social and educational measures must be prioritized to improve the situation of the actors involved. Both the issues of prostitution, as well as the child sexual tourism, studied complain for a more active debate in society and academic world.