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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro announced three days of mourning after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, France Press reported.

The mourning will be throughout the country "as a sign of respect after the death of Her Majesty," says Bolsonaro's decree, published in the State Gazette, BTA informs.

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"On this sad day, we declare three days of mourning so that the Brazilian people can honor the reign of Queen Elizabeth II," the president tweeted.

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