Rio Olympics 2016

While the 2016 Rio Olympics is anticipated to happen this summer, it may not be the best time to do so. In response to the highly anticipated 2014 World Cup, the country experienced controversial success in an exciting tournament. The drawback to the 2014 World Cup was ultimately what was going on behind the scenes. Ultimately, the problem with Brazil hosting the 2016 summer Olympics is that they are trying to use a short-term solution for a deep problem within their country. The rationalization behind is that it's not hurting anyone directly by hosting the Olympics. However, by using most of the country's resources to fund a sporting extravaganza like the Olympics, it shows that the country justifies itself to spend a lot of money on stuff that could be used for better interests of the country.

The disparity and wealth gap between the rich and poor has been a crucial problem in maintaining a stable economy. In addition, a struggle to find cultural identity for the lower class has always been a problem. While a temporary solution to the problem was to "white-wash" most of Brazil, it did not ensure long-term success. Before the 2014 World Cup that was hosted by Brazil, neighborhoods in shantytowns were raided and people were essentially arrested for simply living there. The government did this in order to "clean up" and "whiten" the atmosphere for the incoming tourists and spectators visiting for the World Cup.

The fact that the World Cup may have been a success for the organization and provided a temporary solution to the country's problems through tourism and revenue, hosting events like the Olympics and World Cups are not a great way to build a stable economy. Underneath the superficial surface of the Olympics that may seem spectacular, there is a large gap between the rich and poor as well as a large majority of the population are young, poor, and unemployed. In the end, hosting these world events will only lead to more problems with the country as the rationalization is that it's not unethical because it doesn't harm people directly,