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Plaything or peril? Brazilian kites are slashing throats and prompting a push for a national ban

Kites soaring through the sky are a common sight across Brazil, and are particularly popular in Rio’s low-income communities known as favelas. For most people in the world, kite flying symbolizes light-hearted fun. But in Brazil it can pose a danger when it involves kite fighting. (AP video shot by Mario Lobao and Lucas Dumphreys) 
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The Associated Press
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Duration: 1m49s 
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Create Date: 8/21/2024 3:00:50 AM 
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