Amid Political Turmoil, Rio de Janeiro Stadiums Stand Ready for Olympic Games

摘要

With twin political and economic crises in Brazil right now, it is hardly the best time to be hosting this summer's Olympic Games. But in Rio de Janeiro, officials are quietly pleased that their preparations mean this stunningly located beach-side metropolis will be ready on time for the opening ceremony August 5 regardless of the problems-which include the impeachment trial of President Dilma Rousseff-occupying the rest of the country.