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The ancient spirit who’s helping protect Rio from the effects of El Niño

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Washington Post

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The city has announced a 25-year agreement for the services of Cacique Cobra Coral, a spirit channeled by a 71-year-old woman in Guarulhos, Brazil.

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  • The city has announced a 25-year agreement for the services of Cacique Cobra Coral, a spirit channeled by a 71-year-old woman in Guarulhos, Brazil.
  • Reported by Washington Post and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 UTC.

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