October 21, 2016 | Daily Business Review
Rio Olympic Headquarters Could Be Site of New US ConsulateThe parcel of land housing the Rio de Janeiro Olympic organizing committee headquarters could become the new location for a U.S. consular office.
By Stephen Wade, Associated Press
5 minute read
May 16, 2016 | Daily Business Review
Despite Brazilian Political Turmoil, Olympic Organizers Push OnThe venues are, in the words of organizers, 99 percent ready. The torch is winding its way around the country in a three-month relay ending at the opening ceremony. Even if the country is preoccupied with the impeachment of President Dilma Rousseff, organizers insist the Olympics won't be touched by the ongoing political turmoil.
By Stephen Wade Associated Press
8 minute read
April 23, 2016 | Daily Business Review
Legacy of Rio Olympics: Bike Lane Crashes Into the SeaAt the flame-lighting in the ruins of Ancient Olympia, Brazil's sport minister Ricardo Leyser tried to assure the world about the troubled Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
By Stephen Wade, Associated Press
7 minute read