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The expedition that searched for the tallest tree in the Amazon and found a sanctuary of giant specimens
measuring 88.5 meters (twice the height of Rio de Janeiro’s Cristo Redentor, a 30-story tower), which was discovered five years ago in the west of the Brazilian state of Pará. “We were unable ...
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Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue is caught in a battle between church and state
The Cristo Redentor, as Brazilians call it, is a postcard not only for the city of Rio de Janeiro but for the entire country. The statue’s wide-open arms, spanning 92 feet, seem to personally ...
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Police in Argentina arrest 7 accused of plotting terror attacks on Jewish targets
Patricia Bullrich, Argentina’s minister of security, tweeted footage from the raids, which were conducted at private homes, the Cristo Redentor Border Crossing that connects Argentina and Chile ...
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Made in Brasil
From the yellow and green exterior, complete with their own Cristo Redentor statue, this is a restaurant that celebrates Brazil. Traditional dishes include feijoada and moqueca, and if it’s a ...