When the socialist governor tells you this might be a big failure it's time to take notice.
I'd just like to know WTF the Olympic Committee was thinking?
Then again, just google "Olympic Committee and Corruption"......I'm sure quite a few Olympic Committee members got their palms greased for casting votes for Rio.........
Jun 27, 2:46 PM EDT
Amid crisis, Rio gov. warns Olympics could be 'big failure'
By JENNY BARCHFIELD
Associated Press
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- Rio de Janeiro's acting governor warned Monday that the Olympic Games could be a "big failure," because of budget shortfalls that threaten to compromise security and mobility during the games.
In an interview with Rio's O Globo daily, Francisco Dornelles said the state is still awaiting a 2.9 billion Brazilian real ($860 million) payout from the federal government aimed at shoring up state coffers ahead of the Aug. 5-21 event. The funds were allocated last week but have not yet reached the state, and Dornelles warned that without them, police patrols may grind to a halt by the end of the week, for lack of gas money.
"How are people going to feel protected in a city without security," Dornelles was quoted as asking.
"I'm optimistic about the games, but I have to show reality," he said. "We can have a great Olympics, but if some steps aren't taken, it can be a big failure."
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http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...06-27-10-28-10
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