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People take pictures of balloons being released in the sky of downtown Sao Paulo as part of year-end celebrations, Sao Paulo, Brazil December 28, 2018. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker – RC1A34C1B300
People take pictures of balloons being released in the sky of downtown Sao Paulo as part of year-end celebrations, Sao Paulo, Brazil December 28, 2018. REUTERS/Paulo Whitaker – RC1A34C1B300
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