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Not everyone in Brazil is happy with Rio Olympics
Marcos Da Costa, 46-year-old, poses as he works out at the Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro. When he asked if he had bought tickets for the Olympics he said, "I don't agree with the Olympics while people in Rio suffer violence, bad health services and insecurity. (REUTERS)
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Marcos Da Costa, 46-year-old, poses as he works out at the Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro. When he asked if he had bought tickets for the Olympics he said, "I don't agree with the Olympics while people in Rio suffer violence, bad health services and insecurity. (REUTERS)
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Maria Callou, a 35-year-old fashion designer, says the problems of the country, such as corruption and violence, will go unnoticed during the event. We are hospitable people and we know how to bring joy and happiness to tourists. (REUTERS)
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Student and acrobat Guilherme Barbosa said "Those in a position to rent out rooms in their houses can earn extra income, as well as those who work in the tourism industry. But most people are abandoned in precarious health and education services." If there was a vote, he would cast against the Olympics. (REUTERS)
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Jorge Salomao, a 70-year-old poet says the Olympics will bring a moment of joy and fraternization in this city that is the most beautiful in the world. (REUTERS)
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Jose de Jesus Damaceno, a 75-year-old fisherman says Rio de Janeiro is in crisis and there is no opportunity for anyone, the government should take more care of the population before spending money on an event like Olympics. (REUTERS)
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Aline Santos, a 23-year-old student, poses for a portrait in Rio de Janeiro.
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Street vendor Gilberto Rabelo says Olympics will benefit only a few people. (REUTERS)
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Dayvison Nascimento, a 25-years-old bartender, poses for a portrait at the Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro. (REUTERS)
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Silvana Batista (left), a 49-year-old retired nurse, poses with her mother, Helena Batista, in Rio de Janeiro. Both women hope the event will be a success and people who come to the city will have the best experience. (REUTERS)
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Abner Lelis, a taxi-driver, poses for a portrait in Rio de Janeiro. (REUTERS)
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Dennis Claudinho, a 27-year-old construction worker, poses for a portrait in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 11, 2016. Dennis says, "I can't afford tickets to the Olympics because they are too expensive." (REUTERS)
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Andre Barros, a 44-year-old street cleaner says he can’t afford tickets to the Olympics. (REUTERS)
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Mauricio Nava, a 29-year-old skater, says f it wasn't for the Olympics, Cariocas (locals) would not have benefited. (REUTERS)
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