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Brazil's roads among the world's deadliest — REV

November 19, 2025

Every hour, four people die on Brazil's streets—more than from guns or natural disasters. A look at how they became some of the deadliest in the world. And: A teenager in Nigeria uses roller skates to commute to school.

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