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...murder rate, and watched tens of thousands of its residents, known as Cariocas, exult on Copacabana Beach, dancing to deafening music in tanga bikinis and drinking Skol and Brahma beer around a massive banner that read, "Rio Loves You." "This will bring a lot of investment to Rio," said Andressa Gomes, 19, a student teacher who came to Copacabana to "cheer, pray and celebrate." Said Lindenberg Araújo, 62, a retired telecom engineer, "I am proud to be a Brazilian and a Carioca. This should bring us more security as well as a big party." (Read about Rio winning...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Olympic Dreams Realized, Brazil Takes the Spotlight | 10/3/2009 | See Source »

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