Brazil Olympic preparations on time despite economic crisis

Global Business

Protests have been taking place in Brazilian cities where the Olympics will be held in August mostly over social issues, but on the economic front, officials say preparations for the events are happening on time and under budget. It’s no simple feat in the midst of Brazil’s punishing economic crisis.

Brazil Olympic preparations on time despite economic crisis

Protests have been taking place in Brazilian cities where the Olympics will be held in August mostly over social issues, but on the economic front, officials say preparations for the events are happening on time and under budget. It's no simple feat in the midst of Brazil's punishing economic crisis.

CCTV’s Lucrecia Franco reports from Rio de Janeiro.
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