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Brazil: Police raid Bolsonaro supporters’ homes, offices

Brazilian federal police have raided supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused by prosecutors of funding "anti-democratic" activities. The raids follow the arrest of an affiliated far-right activist.

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