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The Christ is lit with special Led lights by French artist Gaspare Di Caro on the Corcovado hill on August, 5 2016 in Rio de Janeiro a few minutes before the Opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
The carnival capital of the world is hoping Friday's extravaganza at the Maracana Stadium will draw a line under a turbulent seven-year build-up dogged by recession, rising crime and doping scandals. (Photo by Jeff Pachoud/AFP Photo)
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