Latin America has only had a single Olympic games - and South America has had none at all. It was time. Chicago's bid was what it was, and Obama was probably doing the right thing to support it, but the IOC made the right decision. I don't think this had much to do with the US, and a lot to do with Latin America.
One might also point out that, whatever Chicago's reputation as a gang center, it lost to Rio de Janeiro. If gang violence was a decisive issue, you'd have thought maybe Tokyo might have won?
-Jester
Edit: Thanks, GG.
One might also point out that, whatever Chicago's reputation as a gang center, it lost to Rio de Janeiro. If gang violence was a decisive issue, you'd have thought maybe Tokyo might have won?
-Jester
Edit: Thanks, GG.