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Pandemic Heroes: Brazil’s Thiago Firmino
A DJ and favela tour guide who took action when no one else would.
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Pandemic Heroes: Venezuela’s Alejandra Parra
A doctor and migrant, Parra is among the many Venezuelans helping on the frontlines in their adopted countries.