Rio mayor admits he is worried one year before 2016 Olympics – video
by Guardian Staff from on (#GEX1)
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, admits cause for concern in Brazil's darkening political and economic climate, but says Olympic organisers would not fall prey to the gloom. Brazil's economic struggles and a huge corruption scandal have engulfed the nation one year ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games, while some venues, such as the velodrome and hockey pitches, are only half complete Continue reading...