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LIMA, Peru-Peruvian President Alan Garcia has inaugurated a giant statue of Jesus similar to iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro despite opposition from the Mayor of the capital city of Peru.
"Christ of the Pacific" is 72 feet (22 meters) tall and is located atop a concrete base (15 meters) 49-foot. It overlooks the Pacific Ocean from Lima.
With a Bible in hand, Garcia inaugurated the work Wednesday, saying: "Lord Jesus Christ protect Peru on his path of harmony, forgiveness and reconciliation".
The statue of Jesus with her arms spread has been criticized for its lack of originality. Mayor of lima Susana Villaran said there are other places you could go over his city.
The statue was donated by the Brazilian company Odebrecht.
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