Brazilians in Manhattan Overjoyed

WNYC News | Jul 12, 2010

New York, NY —

Brazilians all over Manhattan are celebrating today as Rio De Janeiro becomes the first South American city to host the Olympic games. Antonio Velarde operates Brazil Brazil restaurant on 46th Street. He says Brazilians have been waiting eagerly for this day.

Rio De Janeiro beat out Tokyo, Madrid and Chicago, despite a pitch from President Obama to host the 2016 Summer games.

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