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Rio 2016 increases business opportunities in Rio de Janeiro

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2016 Olympic Games host city goes seven positions up on the “Best Cities to Do Business in Latin America” ranking, made by América Economía magazine

Rio de Janeiro is among the five best cities to do business in Latin America, according to a survey made by América Economía magazine. The nomination of the city as the 2016 Olympic Games host city was appointed as one of the main factors for Rio to go up seven positions in relation to the 2009 ranking, in which it was on the 12th rank. The infrastructure works and the development of professionals for the Rio 2016 Games are the Rio de Janeiro advantages and, according to the survey, attract companies in search of good investment projects. The first on the 2010 ranking is Miami (USA). Founded in 1986, América Economía magazine analyzes Latin America finances and business, and prepares a ranking on the main issues of interest to business people in the region.