Odd News Roundup: Brazil tourism body shares awkward Instagram post


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 06-02-2020 18:46 IST | Created: 06-02-2020 18:28 IST
Odd News Roundup: Brazil tourism body shares awkward Instagram post
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Come to Rio, get robbed: Brazil tourism body shares awkward Instagram post

When marketing Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's national tourism agency typically focuses on the city's world-class beaches, samba-filled music scene, and caipirinha-fueled parties. Violent crime is rarely listed among the attractions. But in an embarrassing social media snafu this week, the Brazilian Tourist Board (Embratur) accidentally shared a critical Instagram post from a tourist who did not enjoy her stay in the so-called "Cidade Maravilhosa," or Marvelous City.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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