For years, infrastructure bottlenecks have been one of Brazil's biggest problems as growing auto sales and airline travel, along with a furious expansion in commodities industries, have put strains on ports, highways and airports.
Brazil is already under fire for being behind on construction of stadiums and other World Cup infrastructure.
A report by the consulting firm McKinsey and Co said at the close of 2009, seven of Brazil's 20 principal airports were struggling with overcrowding in both passenger areas and plane berths that frequently led to delays or canceled flights.
Brazil airport capacity lags as World Cup looms
Reuters via Fox News
July 27, 2010
