Treading water in a land of contradictions: Olympics descend on Brazil
Rio will from a distance no doubt look as beautiful as ever. But the political and economic backdrop for these games could not be more devastating.
OTTAWA—It’s a good thing the authorities in Rio de Janeiro have been using trash-collecting boats to fish out the dead bodies, sofas, and other flotsam from the waters where Olympic sailors, windsurfers, and marathon swimmers will be competing starting Friday.
But, while the more revolting bit...
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