VOICED : COI encantado con avances para RIO-2016

Rio de Janeiro is in the final stages of preparing for the 2016 Olympics. A COI commission praised the progress but noted tight schedules for some venues. The city's mayor, a sports enthusiast, is seen as a key asset. The first South American Olympics will occur in 17 months, with many test events planned. Despite a Petrobras corruption scandal and an energy crisis, the government assures electricity supply for the Games.

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