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As Zika Virus Spreads, Athletes Voice Concerns Over Safety at Rio 2016 Olympics

Jessica Lopez — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:23:24 +0000

Zika – the mosquito-borne virus that’s been tied to microcephaly – has been causing added stress for athletes scheduled to take center stage at Rio 2016 this summer. “For me it’s very worrying,” said Aline Silva, a Brazilian wrestler who’s had dengue fever twice and isn’t looking to take any chances with the new disease

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Recession, Budget Cuts, and Corruption Push Rio 2016 Olympics Into Crisis

Jessica Lopez — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 19:17:59 +0000

The Rio 2016 Olympic Games have been described as “a model of austerity in contrast to London 2012 and the lavish Beijing Olympics” by France 24. A telling article by Ana Campoy of Quartz highlights some of the many reasons behind the increasingly dreary and downtrodden images and ideas that accompany the latest edition of the world’s

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Chicharito’s Choice Is In: He’s Headed to the 2016 Olympics

Jessica Lopez — Tue, 19 Jan 2016 16:01:50 +0000

Copa Centenario or Rio 2016 Olympics? Which would you choose if you were Javier “Chicharito” Hernández? It appears as though Chicharito’s choice is in: according to ESPN Deportes, the Bayer Leverkusen crack wants to be one of the three refuerzos called upon by Raúl Gutiérrez in Rio. Chicharito’s decision comes after being sidelined during Mexico’s

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Over 22,000 Families Have Been Displaced by the Rio 2016 Olympics So Far

Jessica Lopez — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 22:55:13 +0000

Using the Olympic Games to force evictions and gentrify host cities is NOT a new phenomenon. Not even close. So unfortunately, it should come as no surprise to hear the awful news that local governments in Brazil are justifying forced evictions and segregation in Rio neighborhoods under the guise of benefitting Rio 2016. A report

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Meet Marlen Esparza and Jajaira Gonzalez, Two Badass Boxers on the Road to the US Olympic Team

Alfonso Félix — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 18:42:54 +0000

Marlen Esparza and Jajaira Gonzalez are currently punching their way to the U.S. boxing team at the Olympic trials, which began this past Monday. The competition is fierce, and despite suffering one loss each, they still have a chance to take the tournament. Given the impressive histories of these champs, no one should be surprised if they do.

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