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As all eyes turn to Brazil and Rio 2016, it's a time of optimism for a country blighted by poverty. Its biggest favela is now playing host to a unique musical institute that is bringing hope to thousands.
The looming World Cup should be a dream come true for football-mad Brazil. Instead there is surging discontent across the population as protests, poverty and police violence have made it a crippling burden.
Brazilian urban planning guru, Jaime Lerner, has cracked the problem of getting a city to run well. His idea - to put people before cars - has vastly improved residents' quality of life.
Some call it anarchic socialism, some cutting edge capitalism. At Brazilian manufacturer Semco, the workers have sacked the boss, and run the company themselves.
Brazil has become the new paedophile capital of the world. The country's own politicians have been caught colluding in the sex industry.
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