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Brazil's president attends mother's funeral

Bolsonaro was reportedly on a government visit to Suriname and Guyana at the time of her death.

"With regret (I inform you) of the passing of my dear mother. May God welcome you in his infinite goodness. At this moment I am preparing to return to Brazil," Bolsonaro posted to his Instagram account.

Bonturi Bolsonaro died at age 94.