According to "O Globo" , a local newspaper, the industrial production in the State of Rio de Janeiro increased 5,5% in November, while the national average went down 0.1%. This is just one sign of recovery for the Rio economy, that had been lagging behind for decades compared to the rest of Brazil. After being chosen to host the 2016 Olympics de 2016 and the final of the 2014 Fifa World Cup, Rio has become the center of global attention. There has also been a drastic reduction in urban violence urbana and a more optimistic atmosphere for business. For example in October 2010 there were 317 murders in the city, while in the same month of 2008 there were 454 violent deaths. In a recent Global Metro Monitor report published by the London School of Economics and the Brookings Institution. of the 150 main cities in the world, Rio has seen the biggest leap in the rankings, from the 100th position to 10th.
No comments:
Post a Comment