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Brazil is shutting down borders

Local press reports that Brazil will close its borders with Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, and Suriname for the next 15 days.

Brazilians who are in these countries will be allowed to return home, and the transport of goods will be maintained. Airports are not mentioned.

Brazil will later publish a specific ordinance for the border with Uruguay.

Natália Scalzaretto

Natália Scalzaretto has worked for companies such as Santander Brasil and Reuters, where she covered news ranging from commodities to technology. Before joining The Brazilian Report, she worked as an editor for Trading News, the information division from the TradersClub investor community.

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