Bringing justice and more power to the little guy has been a theme stressed by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva almost every day of his long political career. Now, Brazil’s president is hoping the International Olympic Committee (IOC) might see things his way.
Lula will be in Copenhagen, Denmark, on Friday to support Rio de Janeiro’s bid to host the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. The self-appointed “Marvelous City” faces tough competition from Madrid, Tokyo, and especially Chicago. Today, US officials announced that President Obama would also go to Copenhagen to back Chicago’s bid.
The presidents of the US, Brazil, and Spain are expected to participate in the final presentation Friday to more than 100 members of the Olympic committee.
