Rio de Janeiro Reinforces Security for Rio+20 UN Summit

May 21, 2012

The Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro will be placed on maximum alert in order to guarantee the security of the Rio+20 UN summit on sustainable development in June, and the security arrangements will serve as a trial run for future events, such as the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games.

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The Risks of China-Made High-Impact Infrastructure in Colombia PART I

The reach of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in major infrastructure projects in Colombia has increased considerably in recent years. The first line of the Bogotá Metro, the Regiotram commuter train, and the Mar 2 Highway are just some of the million-dollar contracts awarded to the Asian country. Projects that have come with some expectations, as they promised to turn around the development of [ … ]

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