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A Diplomatic Security Service special agent in charge of the protection detail for the U.S. Men’s World Cup Soccer Team (center right), discusses security issues with Brazilian federal security liaison to Team USA, on July 1, 2014 at Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador, Brazil. (U.S. Department of State photo)

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