Condom hand-out for carnival

Brasilia - Brazil's Health Ministry is adding a new ingredient to the heady mix that makes up the country's annual carnival: …

Brasilia - Brazil's Health Ministry is adding a new ingredient to the heady mix that makes up the country's annual carnival: condoms. The ministry will distribute 10 million condoms next month along with free advice on how to prevent the spread of AIDS at places such as Rio de Janeiro's sambadrome, where barebreasted dancing girls attract millions of spectators every year.

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