Rio carnival turns political as 'Barbie Fascists' defend women's rights, Rio de Janeiro
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Rio carnival turns political as 'Barbie Fascists' defend women's
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Rio carnival turns political as 'Barbie Fascists' defend women's
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Politics makes an appearance at this year's Rio de Janeiro carnival