Brazil Olympics, a challenging Project?

Sorry, but you don't live here!
But as the old saying goes, All that glitters is not gold.

Josemar,

Wrong again, i do live in Brazil.

Dear Daniela,

Very good questions, though I may not have adequate answers to all of them, here goes my 2 cents:

- As a regular Brazilian practice, all projects that involve government money cost way more than they should due to bribes and other ilegal fees. Will the incomes compensate this extra cost?

TCU (the independent audit authority) is vigilant and is auditing the contracts, procurement schemes and payments. So I believe that this risk is much mitigated.

- Rio has terrible health care system. Not all travelers are coming with a good health security. How will those be supported in case of a disease or accident?

Special attention has been put in place for health cases based on recent lessons learned from successful Federation Cup, the World Cup and London 2012 games.
To strengthen health care to the fans that will accompany the Olympic and Paralympic Games Rio 2016, the Ministry of Health will provide 146 ambulances during the competitions. The initiatives in health include the installation of an operations center to act in times of emergency and assist in organizing the support network. The CIOCS (Center for Integrated Health Joint Operations) will be launched from July 5 - a month before the Games begin - and will continue until October 5th. The Centre will monitor the risk situations, the demand for care, epidemiological and health surveillance, in addition to coordinating emergency responses before public health.
http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/index.php/...jogos-olimpicos

- Crime is strong organized in Rio, and the 9k man police force will leave town once games are over. Criminals will know where the money is and will look for it.

Unfortunately, crime is endemic in Rio and the Games will not sole this issue, however during the games Rio's security will be commanded by the Army and National Security Forces will strengthen the existing military police of Rio.

- English speakers are very rare, while traffic can lead foreigners to favelas - we know what it means - is there a risk of a major diplomatic crisis if foreigners are made hostages when try to transit?

Going to favelas to visit is quite folkloric, however the tourists know the risk. No diplomatic problem arises unless a foreign dignitary or official staff is taken hostage, which as a member of OFA International Assistant I assure you that the chances are slim.

I hope that I clarified your concerns.

Fernando - In spite of the difficulties, do you consider this a great opportuny for the Project Managment Community?

Farhad - there is so much good information here, let me read in detail and get back. Really interesting topic...

Thank you very much for your educative and comprehensive answer, Farhad! I'll read more about health support during the Olympics and also other new comments to this topic.
Regarding the topic I mentioned - foreigners entering favelas - I did not refer to planned tours that are part of the local Highlights.instead, I'm referring to accidental, unplanned entrances that can result in bad experiences. Those are quite common.
Regards!