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Brazil’s CVM watchdog opens second probe into Petrobras shakeup – Metro US

Brazil’s CVM watchdog opens second probe into Petrobras shakeup

Brazilian oil company Petrobras logo is seen in Rio de
Brazilian oil company Petrobras logo is seen in Rio de Janeiro

BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s market regulator CVM said on Tuesday it has opened a second investigation into the announced shakeup at state-controlled oil giant Petrobras, which triggered a two-day share selloff that wiped more than 100 billion reais ($18.3 bln) off its value.

CVM on Monday had announced the opening of an investigation on the change of leadership that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced on Friday in a social media posting. The commission said it opened a second investigation in response to an investor’s complaint.

($1 = 5.47 reais)

(Reporting by Anthony Boadle)