“About 200 of them come up with garbage.”A 16-month study from The Associated Press suggests the worst fears will be confirmed: The water can make you sick. Here are five of the recent unwelcome signs from Rio:This is the first Olympics in South America, and while it is not the first to face a series of organizational challenges, it has amassed an impressive list. In Rio, it appears that tradition will continue. And it is not just the sailors and the swimmers and the rowers who are at risk, but also the tourists. He alleged police demanded a payment of 2000 Brazilian real ($800), and drove to an ATM in an officer’s personal car.

Source: thestar August 02, 2016 22:41 UTC