Brazil's currency slides against the US dollar after protestors storm national congress in show of support for ex-president Jair Bolsonaro

Jan 9 2023 by Business Insider

 
Supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro clash with security forces as they raid the National Congress in Brasilia.

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Brazil's currency fell Monday following an attack on government buildings in the capital Brasilia by supporters of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro.  Foreign investors "run away from this type of risk," said one analyst.  More than 1,000 protestors have been detained for questioning, according to reports. 

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