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By Alberto Nardelli, Michael Nienaber, and Samy Adghirni

November 19, 2024 at 11:30 PM UTC

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November 20, 2024 at 7:41 AM UTC

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The caipirinhas were flowing, the samba and frevo dancers were swaying and a light ocean breeze enveloped the VIP guests in Rio de Janeiro. But as the Group of 20 communique popped up online, the mood was far from festive.

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