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Problem of the Day: 'Too Much Beer, Too Many People and Never Enough Toilets'

Rio grapples with a public urination problem during Carnival.
Reuters

It's a city known for throwing great parties. But with great parties, comes great responsibility.

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes has been trying to call attention to a critical problem: public urination during the Carnival street parades, attended by millions on the eve of Lent. More than 800 men and women have been arrested since the celebration began on January 20. And they are none-too-happy about it. Reuters reports: