Heavy rains and mudslides threaten Rio do Janeiro; 35.000 residents displaced

Friday, January 6th 2012 - 06:45 UTC

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Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state placed emergency teams on maximum alert as heavy rains that have displaced 35.000 residents were forecast to continue, reviving fears of mudslides and flooding that killed about 900 people last year. Read full article

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pcooper41
brazil is doing such a great job with their economy. but they must keep alert on drugs inport. violence. gangs shooting .. that is the main issue they must focus on and poverty. They should follow the germans and take care of the poor also not just the rich give all a chance.
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