Those able to afford tickets to the Games have also found reasons to grumble. Food at some Olympic venues has been in short supply, and long security lines have caused some spectators to miss the events they had paid to see. Even with seven days to go before the closing ceremony, Brazilians said their fears of a terrorist attack have eased considerably. Restaurant owners and street vendors, especially those far from the Olympic Village, have complained about disappointing sales. Others say the Games have fueled a rise in nationalist sentiment that often finds expression on social media.

Source: New York Times August 13, 2016 19:35 UTC