Rio ... or Bust.

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      RIO de Janeiro (Brazil)
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses economic and political issues in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil which may affect its hosting of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. Topics explored include the impact of health concerns involving the Zika virus on Olympic ticket sales, the reported lack of budget of the Rio state government to support public security during the event, and the perceived economic benefits of the Olympic Games to the region.