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Bolsonaro Supporter Shoots Dead Official in Brazil’s Workers’ Party

HeadlineJul 11, 2022

A supporter of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro shot dead a local official of the opposition Workers’ Party on Saturday. The attacker reportedly shouted words of praise for Bolsonaro as he shot Marcelo Arruda, who was at a party celebrating his birthday. The Workers’ Party is led by former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is running against Bolsonaro in this year’s election.

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