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| Full name | Rio Branco Esporte Clube |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Alvi-Rubro |
| Founded | 24 July 1920 |
| Dissolved | Unknown |
Rio Branco Esporte Clube was a football club which was based in Boa Vista, Roraima. The club presently competed in the Campeonato Roraimense before their dissolution. [1]
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