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International

Aug. 3, 2016

Olympics: building a peaceful and better world, usually

This week will mark an Olympic first on many levels, and now another first can be added: the first Olympics to be embroiled in such a deep malaise of controversy and scandal. By Jonathan Michaels

Jonathan A. Michaels

Managing Partner
MLG Attorneys at Law

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Whittier Coll SOL; CA

Jonathan specializes in representing clients in the automotive industry.

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By Jonathan Michaels

This week will mark an Olympic first on many levels: the first time Brazil has hosted the Olympics; the first time the summer Olympics have been held in a South American city; and the first time the games have been held in a Portuguese-speaking country. Now another first can be added to the list: the first Olympics to be embroiled in such a deep malaise of controversy and scandal.

Brazil, a country that is rich in beauty...

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