Tag: Arthur Nuzman

• Friday, July 5th 2019 - 14:26 UTC

  Ex Rio governor admits paying US$ 2 million to ensure 2016 Olympics

  

  The former governor of Rio de Janeiro state said in court testimony on Thursday that he paid US$2 million to buy votes to ensure the sprawling Brazilian seaside city would be chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

• Wednesday, December 17th 2014 - 02:52 UTC

  RIO GAMES 2016 Mascots named after girl from Ipanema Musicians

  

  “Vinicius” De Moraes and Antonio Carlos “Tom” Jobim extend bossa nova influence to Olympìc and Paralympic Games symbols respectively.