The Rio olympics has been plagued by problems, including fears over the Zika virus, financial troubles, and a crime wave that threatens tourists. Now, a metaphorical blow to the games has been struck. A jaguar being used as a prop during an olympic torch lighting ceremony escaped from its handlers and was shot dead when it approach a soldier. The Jaguar is the symbol of the Rio olympics. Reuters: "We made a mistake in permitting the Olympic torch, a symbol of peace and unity, to be exhibited alongside a chained wild animal. This image goes against our beliefs and our values," the local organizing committee Rio 2016 said in a statement. "We guarantee that there will be no more such incidents at Rio 2016," the committee added. A cartoon smiling yellow jaguar known as Ginga is the mascot of the Brazilian Olympic team. The jaguar is a near-threatened species that is already extinct in Uruguay and El Salvador, according to the International...(Read Full Post)