VOICED : Rio 2016 se ajusta el cinturon por la crisis

The Río 2016 Olympic Committee is committed to staying within budget amidst Brazil's economic crisis. They aim to manage costs intelligently and avoid leaving debts for the government or society. The committee also seeks to prevent protests by maintaining open dialogue with the public. The organization is 80% ready, with full readiness expected by April. They have a budget of $1.9 billion and plan to avoid using the $780 million federal fund, which is reserved for security, transport, and energy infrastructure.

What is the main goal of the Rio 2016 Olympics organizing committee regarding their budget?

• To spend more than planned

• To rely on government funds for all expenses

• To increase the budget for luxury items

• To stick to the budget and avoid extra expenses

Why is the committee implementing cost-cutting measures?

• To increase luxury spending

• To attract more sponsors

• To prevent public protests and manage costs

• To reduce the number of events

What was a significant reason for public protests during the 2013 Confederations Cup?

• Inadequate security measures

• Lack of international participation

• High government spending on the event

• Poor performance of the national team

How much is the committee's budget for organizing the Rio 2016 Olympics?

• $780 million

• $1.9 billion

• $3 billion

• $2.5 billion

What is the purpose of the $780 million fund from the federal government?

• To cover all Olympic expenses

• To be used for security, transport, and energy infrastructure

• To increase the number of sports events

• To provide bonuses for athletes