Add Brazil to the list of nations on the brink....and yeah...its about the economy...again!
For those not paying attention here's a quick rundown. Brazil is one of those BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India and China) thats suppose to lead economic development into the future.
Its not quite working out that way though.
Brazil won the competitions to hold the World Cup Soccer matches and the Olympics, and these games were suppose to be their "coming out" party to celebrate their arrival on the world stage.
The problem?
It diverted funds from necessary domestic programs. Infrastructure construction for the masses has been delayed and people have been forced out of slums to make room for development of venues for the games. Additionally the economic slowdown which is looking more like at the very least a global recession has left Brazil's economy in shambles (much like our own).
The Brazilian people are pissed.
Read the story here.
SIDENOTE: This reminds me of an issue I wanted to post on (probably will in the future). In an SHTF, or WORL situation will a bow or cross bow be the best weapons? Check out some of the deer hunting bow heads. They're vicious. Add in the modern compound bows available today and killing a man with one would be beyond easy. It would slice through a human like a hot knife through butter. The indians might be onto something.
