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The Brazilian flag flutters in the wind at the end of Leblon and Ipanema beaches in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Christopher Pillitz/Getty Images) . Brazil wind. — The Brazilian flag flutters in the wind at the end of Leblon and Ipanema beaches in Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Christopher Pillitz/Getty Images) . Brazil wind.Foto: Christopher Pillitz/Getty Images

Alexandre Spatuzza

Brazil Americas Policy

Published 25 February 2021, 17:33Updated 25 February 2021, 17:44