Case Study: Telemundo: Were The Olympics Really That Great?

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Social Studies-Telemundo Were the Olympics Really That Great? A New Perspective on “Everyone’s Favorite Games” The citizens above lost their homes after the government paved a pathway to the Olympics through their neighborhood. Claim There’s no doubt the Olympics Games went well. Not only did Brazil win the men’s soccer gold, the American team brought a gold medal in women’s gymnastics, swimming, and track for us here at home. And although it may seem like fun for everyone, there’s another side of the story. Homes were destroyed, people mugged, and contaminated substances were ingested. Were all the hardships really worth it? At Telemundo, we think otherwise. Support There have been many instances proving the Olympics is bad. Although

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