A young gang member masked his face and refused to reveal his name for fear of being identified by Brazilian authorities. "I don't doubt that we are prepared to put on a great Olympic Games," Beltrame said. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (CNN) When gunbattles break out in the impoverished hilltop communities that overlook Rio De Janeiro, some residents hide in the bathrooms of their homes. "I don't see any use or advantage [to the Games]," the gang member said. Police in Rio are struggling with budget cuts during the worst economic recession Brazil has seen in decades.

Source: CNN June 03, 2016 10:52 UTC