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By Frederick Bernas
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By Frederick Bernas and Rayan Hindi
Identity

Marielle Franco, Activist Against Brazil’s Police Brutality, Assassinated in Rio

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Music

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Sports

Soccer Fan Found Dead After Post-Match Riots in Brazil

07.09.17

By Liam Daniel Pierce
Sports

Even Rio’s Olympic Medals Have Fallen Apart

05.19.17

By Liam Daniel Pierce

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