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Female inmates in evening gowns take part in their jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. Jail authorities say they organize the annual contest to encourage self-esteem, fight idleness and promote integration among women prisoners. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Female inmates in evening gowns take part in their jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. Jail authorities say they organize the annual contest to encourage self-esteem, fight idleness and promote integration among women prisoners. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



Inmates and their relatives watch female prisoners compete in an annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. After having their hair and makeup done, 10 inmates were judged on their beauty, appeal and attitude as the prison’s other inmates and relatives applauded. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Inmates and their relatives watch female prisoners compete in an annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. After having their hair and makeup done, 10 inmates were judged on their beauty, appeal and attitude as the prison’s other inmates and relatives applauded. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



Inmate Mayana Rosa Alves, center, celebrates winning her jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. “Everyone is very happy to be with their family. I feel nervous and at the same time happy. I just wish I had also won freedom and would have taken my sash with me out of here”, said Alves who is serving time for robbery. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Inmate Mayana Rosa Alves, center, celebrates winning her jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. “Everyone is very happy to be with their family. I feel nervous and at the same time happy. I just wish I had also won freedom and would have taken my sash with me out of here”, said Alves who is serving time for robbery. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



A female inmate wearing her jail-issued flip flops prepares to change to heels for the annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

A female inmate wearing her jail-issued flip flops prepares to change to heels for the annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



Inmate Michelle Rangel, current “Miss Talavera Bruce” beauty pageant title holder puts on her heels before defending her title at Talavarera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. “During this moment, I don’t feel like I am in jail”, said 28-year-old Rangel, who is serving time for drug trafficking. “My soul is freed”. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Inmate Michelle Rangel, current “Miss Talavera Bruce” beauty pageant title holder puts on her heels before defending her title at Talavarera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. “During this moment, I don’t feel like I am in jail”, said 28-year-old Rangel, who is serving time for drug trafficking. “My soul is freed”. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



A tattoo of a weapon covers the arm of a female inmate waiting to compete in the annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

A tattoo of a weapon covers the arm of a female inmate waiting to compete in the annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest sing during an evangelical act at the end of the contest at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest sing during an evangelical act at the end of the contest at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest line up at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest line up at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest prepare themselves at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest prepare themselves at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



A prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest holds her son at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

A prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest holds her son at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



A security inspector looks at a prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

A security inspector looks at a prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest walk to the runway at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest walk to the runway at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest walk inside the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

Prisoners and participants of the “TB Girl” beauty contest walk inside the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



Mayana Rosa Alves (R), a prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest celebrates after winning at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

Mayana Rosa Alves (R), a prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest celebrates after winning at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



A prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest has her hair fixed at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

A prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest has her hair fixed at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



A prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest fixes her hair at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)

A prisoner and participant of the “TB Girl” beauty contest fixes her hair at the Talavera Bruce women prison in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Pilar Olivares/Reuters)



Inmate Michelle Rangel, current “Miss Talavera Bruce” beauty queen title holder, prepares to defend her title at the jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Inmate Michelle Rangel, current “Miss Talavera Bruce” beauty queen title holder, prepares to defend her title at the jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



Female inmates pose in evening gowns during their jail's annual beauty contest at the Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. Women serving time at a prison in Rio de Janeiro have swapped their uniforms for gowns to take part in the beauty pageant. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Female inmates pose in evening gowns during their jail's annual beauty contest at the Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. Women serving time at a prison in Rio de Janeiro have swapped their uniforms for gowns to take part in the beauty pageant. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



Female inmates wear evening gowns on the morning of their annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Female inmates wear evening gowns on the morning of their annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)



Female inmate Rossana Goncalves with four of her five children cry as they reunite on the sidelines of competing in her jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. The event aims to improve the women’s self-esteem and is an opportunity to unite with family members they seldom see. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)

Female inmate Rossana Goncalves with four of her five children cry as they reunite on the sidelines of competing in her jail's annual beauty contest at Talavera Bruce penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early Thursday, November 23, 2017. The event aims to improve the women’s self-esteem and is an opportunity to unite with family members they seldom see. (Photo by Silvia Izquierdo/AP Photo)
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