A view of the "Christ the Redeemer"

The Christ the Redeemer statue on top of the Corcovado mountain is seen with a banner that reads, "Against injustice, in defense of Rio" in Rio de Janeiro November 9, 2011. The banner is part of a protest against an amendment forcing Rio de Janeiro to share its oil riches with other states that could potentially cost the state about 7 billion reais ($4 billion) a year and a cut of about 80 percent of Rio's share in future oil royalties, state officials say.

A view of the "Christ the Redeemer" statue atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro February 7, 2012.


The Christ the Redeemer statue is lit up in red atop the Corcovado mountain during a World AIDS Day event in Rio de Janeiro December 1, 2011. A total of 10 monuments including Christ the Redeemer will be lit up for three days as part of an AIDS campaign.

The Adventures of Jet Frichot : Helicopter ride to Christ the Redeemer