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Visa launches Olympics campaign, undeterred by woes in Brazil

Visa Inc, one of the Olympics' top global sponsors, kicks off its global advertising campaign for the Summer Games on Sunday with no plans to cut back on its Olympic presence despite difficulties in host country Brazil.

The U.S. payment provider said it has seen no significant cancellations in trips to Rio de Janeiro, either among its own team or Olympic ticket and travel package purchasers, over concerns of an outbreak of the Zika virus and political upheaval in Brazil.

"We are being very proactive about preparing our employees, guests and clients and customers who will be attending for . . .