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Newsday: The World's Eyes Are on Rio

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05/08/2016 GMT

The World's Eyes Are on Rio

BBC World Service - Newsday, The World's Eyes Are on Rio

Rio games; Venezuela violence; Olympic legacy

The Olympic torch has arrived in Rio ahead of the game's opening ceremony later on Friday. 

In Venezuela, where a political and economic crisis continues to unfold, the level of murder and violent crime is also causing concern.

As the games kick off, we hear from Rio's residents about their hopes for the legacy in the city.

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