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Protestors, police clash outside stadium

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FORTALEZA, Brazil (AP) Police are clashing with protesters trying to get near the stadium where Brazil will play Mexico in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday and at least four police officers and a demonstrator have been injured.

Riot police used gas bombs and pepper spray to keep protesters from advancing past a barrier some 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) away from the Arena Castelao in the northeastern city of Fortaleza.

A police car was burned by the demonstrators. The protest was disrupting fans' efforts to access the stadium.

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