Monday, March 14, 2016

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Rio Olympics: Mayor Eduardo Paes Asks Australians Not to Come to Brazil With Unrealistic Expectations


"Peace and love, Australia, please!"

Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes flashes a peace sign at the camera, and with that he both pleads for a fair go, and signals his exasperation with Australian Olympic officials, and all pre-Games critics.

Mr Paes is Rio's ultimate salesman and he is on the front foot about those people — especially Australians it seems — who misjudge his city.

His strong personality has made him one of the most popular political figures the country has seen and his attention has been aimed squarely at the Olympic Games during his eight-year term...... Read More

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