Fewer than 50 days before the Olympics, the state of Rio de Janeiro has declared a financial emergency.
The interim governor says a "serious economic crisis" may prevent the state from fulfilling obligations it made for the games.
Brazil is in an economic recession, and Rio de Janeiro has been hit particularly hard partially due to a slump in the oil market.
However, Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes said on Twitter the decision to declare a financial emergency won't delay Olympic projects, and Brazil's interim President Michel Temer has promised federal funding to help complete commitments for the games.
The Guardian suggests declaring a state of emergency could be more of a "political tactic" since it allows the governor to borrow funds without the approval of the state legislature.
This financial situation only adds to the country's long list of problems ahead of the Olympics. A political corruption scandal ousted its president earlier this year, and an outbreak of the Zika virus has some saying the games should be postponed.
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