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Dancers from San Clemente samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil perform at the Paraguay's biggest carnival parade in which "comparsas," groups of dancers and drummers. (AFP Photo)
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Dancers participate in a carnival 2013 parade in Encarnacion, 375 km south of Asuncion. The "Llamadas" is Uruguay's biggest carnival parade, in which "comparsas" -- groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional "candombe" music -- compete for two nights of parades. (AFP Photo)
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A dancers from San Clemente samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil takes part at the carnival in Encarncion. Encarnación, the carnival capital of Paraguay, hosts several parties just before Lent, which is what the festival season precedes. (AFP Photo)
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Dancers from San Clemente samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil dances with with the King of the Carnival at the Paraguay's biggest carnival parade, the 'Llamadas' in Encarncion. (AFP Photo)
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Dancers from a samba school perform during the first night of the "Llamadas" parade of the carnival 2013 parade in Encarnacion, 375 km south of Asuncion. (AFP Photo)
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Scantily-clad dancers from San Clemente samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil take part at the carnival in Encarncion, 375 km south of Asuncion. The "Llamadas" is Paraguay's biggest carnival parade, in which "comparsas," groups of dancers and drummers compete. (AFP Photo)
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Paraguayan President Federico Franco (L) with the dancers of San Clemente samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, during carnival in Encarncion. Paraguay's biggest carnival sees the groups of dancers and drummers of the traditional "candombe" music -- compete for two nights of parades. (AFP Photo)
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Dancers from San Clemente samba school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil show off their moves as they participate in the "Llamadas", Paraguay's biggest carnival parade. (AFP Photo)
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Scantily-clad dancers from San Clemente samba school in Rio de Janeiro join the thousands of revellers lining the streets during the Paraguay's biggest carnival parade, the 'Llamadas'. The dancers and drummers compete during the two nights while dancing away to samba-infused beat performed by live bands and djs. (AFP Photos)
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