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In Rio's Favelas, Hoped-For Benefits From Olympics Have Yet To Materialize

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The Christ the Redeemer statue is visible above the Santa Marta <em>favela</em> in Rio de Janeiro. (Joao Velozo for NPR)
The Christ the Redeemer statue is visible above the Santa Marta favela in Rio de Janeiro. (Joao Velozo for NPR)

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