Getting Rio on track

The process of transforming Rio in a more functional and safer destination is a challenge that the government has taken to a further level, it feels like the pride of a nation depends on qualifying as a successful host. The city has been neglected since the shift of political power in the sixties to the current capital city, Brasilia, resulting in a dark process of decadency where the city rapidly turned into a melting pot of violence and a tropical hidden temptation for sleazy tourists craving for local beauties. The great numbers behind the public and private investments which are transforming the entire city into a chaotic working site are a clear sign that Rio is ready to byte back and take full advantage of its growing curve.Forced removal of city dwellers, illegal building of five stars hotel and shopping malls in protect natural parks, real estate speculation and general lack of communication and transparency have raised suspicions and discontent. People are beginning to wonder if these events will actually bring some real benefits to the city and its inhabitants or will only fatten up the greedy claws of corrupt politicians and local tycoons.
Text by Chiara Rimoldi