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Janet Tappin Coelho

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Haitians brave risky jungle treks for Brazilian dream

July 30, 2016Lifestyle

Thousands of Haitians have sought refuge in South America since Haiti’s 2010 earthquake, and they keep coming in droves. Brazil could use the extra laborers.

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Brazilian: I will walk 2,000 miles to see the pope

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Murder rap: Who’s killing Brazil’s MCs?

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