As the Summer Olympics grow closer, the spotlight has shifted majorly onto Brazil and Rio de Janeiro. Many are starting to think that the city may not be adequately prepared to host such a large event. In the last few months a series of events have been causing continuous problems in the city. Officials assure the world that there is nothing to be concerned about and that everything will be ready when the crowds arrive in July.
However, the country has been racked with concerns in health safety, political strife, crime, and pollution. With the spread of the Zika virus, many are concerned about the event, but the WHO has only advised pregnant women from travelling there. Recently, the president of Brazil was suspended which has caused some public kickback. The economic situation in Brazil is quite dire with high levels of unemployment and even high levels of crime that have already affected visiting Olympic teams. On top of all this, the bay outside of Rio where many events will be taking place is terribly polluted. Many question whether this years Olympics will be a success or if it has been cursed since the beginning.
Blake Mitchell
http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/03/sport/olympics-rio-2016-zika-dilma-rousseff-crisis/index.html
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