Eye on Brazil - 100 days until the World Cup
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CORRECTS WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY - Brazilian Marines practice raiding a ship during a military exercise in Guanabara Bay, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Feb. 20 2014. Brazil’s Navy said that the operations being carried out this week in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are the largest exercises in its history. FIFA director of security Ralf Mutschke has said that FIFA is satisfied with the level of security that will be provided by Brazilian authorities, and guarantees that football's governing body "is highly committed to ensuring the safety and security for fans, players and any other stakeholder involved in our event." (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
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Navy soldiers take aim during simulation exercise Operation "Amazonia Azul" (Blue Amazon), against the invasion of protected areas in Brasilia
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Brazilian marines sail past Sugar Loaf mountain in a speed boat during a military exercise in Guanabara Bay, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Feb. 20 2014. Brazil’s Navy said that the operations being carried out this week in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are the largest exercises in its history. FIFA director of security Ralf Mutschke has said that FIFA is satisfied with the level of security that will be provided by Brazilian authorities, and guarantees that football's governing body "is highly committed to ensuring the safety and security for fans, players and any other stakeholder involved in our event." (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
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Employee makes toys of Fuleco the Armadillo, the official mascot of the FIFA 2014 World Cup, at a factory in Sao Bernardo do Campo
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A man confronts riot police during a protest against the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. Hundreds of protesters gathered demonstrating against the billions of dollars being spent to host this year's World Cup while the nation's public services remain in a woeful state. The protest started peacefully, but adherents to the Black Block anarchist tactics vandalized banks and clashed with police, who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse the violent demonstrators.(AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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Policemen surround detained demonstrators during a protest against the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2014. About 1,000 protesters gathered in Brazil's biggest metropolis of Sao Paulo, demonstrating against the billions of dollars being spent to host this year's World Cup while the nation's public services remain in a woeful state.(AP Photo/Andre Penner)
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Brazilian marines take part in practice drill in preparation for World Cup security at Paranoa lake in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. Brazil’s Navy said that the operations being carried out this week in preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup are the largest exercises in its history. FIFA director of security Ralf Mutschke has said that FIFA is satisfied with the level of security that will be provided by Brazilian authorities, and guarantees that football's governing body "is highly committed to ensuring the safety and security for fans, players and any other stakeholder involved in our event." (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)
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Riot police patrol the Santinho beach next the Costao do Santinho hotel ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Florianopolis
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The sauna at the Vila Ventura hotel, where the Ecuador soccer team will be staying during the 2014 World Cup, is pictured in Viamao
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An aerial view of the construction of the Arena Pantanal soccer stadium, which will host several matches of the 2014 World Cup, in Cuiaba
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A view of the terrace at the Royal Tulip hotel with Pedra da Gavea montain in the background, where the England soccer team will be staying at during the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro
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A view of the swimming pool at the Royal Tulip hotel, where the England soccer team will be staying at during the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro
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A view of the Royal Tulip hotel, where the England soccer team will be staying at during the 2014 World Cup in Rio de Janeiro
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Arena da Baixada continues under construction in Curitiba, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. The southern Brazilian city will host matches during this year's World Cup despite serious problems in the renovation of its stadium that put it on the brink of becoming the first venue ever to be kicked out because of delays, FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke said Tuesday. (AP Photo/Denis Ferreira Netto)
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The front of the Arena da Baixada soccer stadium is pictured as it is being built to host matches of the 2014 World Cup in Curitiba
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The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be here before you know it. The road to the big event has been a rocky one for Brazil. There are concerns about stadiums being finished on time, vandalism, and rioting.
Leading up to the World Cup we will be showcasing imagery from Brazil to help you stay tapped in to what is going on.