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        "text": "Ciudad del Este is a hotspot for illicit activities, such as money laundering and counterfeiting, but that should not affect your travels."
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        "text": "Tungiasis can lead to serious bacterial infections if left untreated including gangrene, so make sure to get this early!"
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