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Brazil marks 200 years of independence

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September 7, 2022

Brazil is celebrating the 200th anniversary of its independence from Portugal, and President Jair Bolsonaro is using the occasion to cement his claim to power. Elections are scheduled for October 2, and Bolsonaro has no intention of vacating the presidency.

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