Olympics must come to South America, Brazil's Lula says (EARTHtimes.org)

25 August 2008, 2:51 pm

Rio de Janeiro - The Olympic Games should be held in South America for the first time in history, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Monday. Rio de Janeiro is bidding to host the 2016 Games. ...... read more

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