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flag Rio's Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school rises to top Carnival league, boosting local economy.

flag A samba school in Rio de Janeiro's Vila Vintem favela, Unidos de Padre Miguel, has moved to the top league of Rio Carnival for the first time in nearly 60 years, significantly boosting the local economy. flag Their new status has increased their budget to about 11 million reais ($2 million), up from 900,000 reais last year. flag The school has invested in local workers and businesses, leading to better quality of life for residents, who are buying new electronics and appliances.

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