Rio de Janeiro and the 2016 Olympics – a lasting legacy?

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      The article looks into the socioeconomic development of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It mentions that the city and state of Rio de Janeiro began to show some recovery in their social and economic profile and public structure in the middle of the first decade of the 21st century. The reasons for the economic recovery of Rio are discussed which includes international mega events hosting. The economic importance of Rio's hosting the 2016 Olympics are also examined.