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Brazil builds, upgrades transportation and deals with pollution as it prepares to host the world's athletes at the 2016 Olympic Summer Games starting next Aug. 5.

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An aerial view of the Rio 2016 Olympic Park construction site in Rio de Janeiro.RICARDO MORAES/Reuters

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Olympic Park construction is seen through a partially demolished home in the Vila Autodromo 'favela' community. Most community residents have moved out after receiving compensation for their properties which are located directly adjacent to the Olympic Park.Mario Tama/Getty Images

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Aerial view of the Maracana Complex, a Rio 2016 Olympic Games venue.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

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A conductor operates a tram on the partially re-opened Santa Teresa tram line in Rio de Janeiro. It is one of the oldest electric streetcar lines in Latin America. Rio is working on various transportation upgrade projects ahead of the games.Mario Tama/Getty Images

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Aerial view of the Athletes Village for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.Vanderlei Almeida/AFP / Getty Images

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An overview of the construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games athletes village.Ricardo Moraes/Reuters

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An aerial view of the construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Golf venue in Rio De Janeiro.Ricardo Moraes/Reuters

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Members of a local rowing club practice among floating dead fish at the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon that will host rowing and canoeing events during Rio 2016 Olympic Games.Yasuyishi Chiba/AFP / Getty Images

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Brazilians play soccer on Copacabana beach which will host various Olympic beach volleyball, cycling, open water marathon and triathlon.Mario Tama/Getty Images

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An aerial view of Olympic Shooting venue construction site at Deodoro Sports Complex.Ricardo Moraes/Reuters

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Horses are pictured on the site of Deodoro Sports Complex.Ricardo Moraes/Reuters

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Aerial view of Olympic Stadium with nearly one year to go to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

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A view shows the construction site of the Rio 2016 Olympic Aquatic sports venue.Sergio Moraes/Reuters

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