The 2016 Olympic goes to Rio de Janeiro, a first for any South American city. Brazil is the next host of the summer Olympic Games, after London in 2012, as declared by the International Olympic Committee in Copenhagen on October 2, 2009. The South American city beat out Tokyo, Samaranch-powered Madrid, and even the Obama-backed Chicago.

Here’s a video from AP on the official announcement:

We all know that Brazil, a powerhouse in soccer and in many sports, deserves this one. Hosting a summer Olympic will cement one country’s reputation in sports. Of course, it is also a political thing. The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, and his team, had years of planning and strategizing.

Chicago, an early frontrunner, had its bid backed by the former Illinois Senator and now US President Barack Obama. He was present on announcement day, yet left before announcement hour. Obviously, it didn’t do any good.

So, are you ready to go to Brazil? Dance the samba, and enjoy all the pretty stuff that nation is known for. Spare the crimes. Hopefully, the situation will improve come 2016.

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