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Brazil
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in PlacesWhat did rioters do to the iconic A Justiça statue outside the Supreme Court in Brazil?
Answer: Thousands of Bolsonaro supporters stormed Congress, the presidential palace, and the Supreme Court in Brazil on Jan. 8, 2023. The rioters caused destruction and chaos. calling for military intervention to get Bolsonaro back to power or to get the newly re-elected Lula da Silva out. Among the damage caused by the rioters was spray…
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in SportsWho was known in Brazil as “O Rei” or “The King”?
Answer: Known in Brazil as “O Rei” or “The King,” legendary professional footballer Edson Arantes do Nascimento, AKA Pelé. died on Dec. 29, 2022, at 82, following a battle with colon cancer.
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in HistoryWhen did Brazil declare its independence from Portugal?
Answer: Brazil declared the country’s independence from Portugal on Sept. 7, 1822. Portugal officially recognized Brazilian independence three years later, after a long independence war.
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in SportsHow many World Cups has Brazil star Neymar played?
Brazil star striker Neymar has so far played at two World Cups. In 2014, he picked up a back injury in the quarterfinals against Colombia. In 2018 Neymar had just returned from a severe foot injury and turned in a disappointing performance in the quarterfinals._x000D_
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in BusinessThe US Federal government debt stands at $28.2 trillion. Can you guess Brazil's federal public debt in 2021?
Brazil’s federal public debt rose in May 2021 to $1.05 trillion, a little over the $1-trillion milestone._x000D_
