In pictures: Argentine slum celebrates 'Blue Virgin'
In pictures: Argentine slum celebrates 'Blue Virgin'
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Each year thousands of Paraguayan immigrants living along the polluted Riochuelo river in Argentina's capital celebrate their 'Blue Virgin' with a grueling but joyful 10-hour procession that goes through every corner of their slum.
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