Olympics could be big failure amid crisis: Rio Governor
Olympics could be big failure amid crisis: Rio Governor Rio de Janeiro's interim Governor Francisco Dornelles has admitted the upcoming Olympic Games could be a "big failure" if there were no appropriate measures taken in regards to security and transport. Dornelles declared an unprecedented "state of public calamity in financial administration" earlier this month with less than 50 days until the opening ceremony, which could threaten "the fulfilment of the obligations as a result of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016 ", Xinhua news agency reported. Brazil's federal government has already reportedly agreed to disburse federal funds to cover Rio's shortfall, prioritising any projects considered necessary for the Games. However according to Dornelles, the funds have not yet reached the state. Dornelles also warned that due to lack of money, the police patrols may came to a halt by the end of the week. "I am o...