Case in point, the Olympic village, which was built by a consortium that is renting the complex to Olympic organizers during the games. Local organizers said the complex, which they described as a "city within the city," is the largest in Olympic history. However, the local Olympic committee spokesman acknowledged that with a recession hitting Brazil, sales weren't living up to expectations. Mayor Paes has insisted all Olympic projects are corruption-free. In exchange for building the complex, City Hall exempted the development from local zoning laws, allowing for taller-than-normal towers.

Source: New Zealand Herald June 23, 2016 21:33 UTC