Brazilians Weary of Violence During Olympic Games

Just two weeks ago Brazilians merrily celebrated the landing of the 2016 Olympic Games in their beloved city, Rio de Janeiro. However, a recent outburst of violence leaves Brazilians weary of their reputation and safety during the Games.

Over the weekend, drug traffickers wielded a large-caliber weapon that shot down a police helicopter just one mile from Maracana stadium, where the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics will be held and the World Cup final will be played two years before the Olympics.

This violent act worries Brazilians, not only for the violence itself, but for its image to prospective Olympic attenders and tourists during the Games.

“We need to tell the world where we stand so that people outside Brazil understand what measures we are taking and are not so worried when planning to come down here.” --Nadine Mato, 21 (nytimes.com)


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