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From Rolês to Blocos: Touring Carnival in Rio’s First Favela

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Best and Worst International Reporting on Rio’s Favelas: 2019

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January 20, 2020

Meet the Heroes Featured in Mangueira’s Samba Parade at Rio’s 2019 Carnaval [VIDEO]

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March 15, 2019

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