Brazil revamps Rio ahead of the Olympics

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 8 years ago
Rio de Janeiro's historic centre was long considered dangerous and rundown. But the Brazilian city has spent tens of millions of dollars on urban renewal and transportation ahead of the Olympic Games next month.

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