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Capybaras Invade Mato Grosso Legislative Hall, Staff Escort Out

8/7/2026

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Capybaras entered the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso in Cuiabá on July 30.
Employees blocked the rodents with turnstiles and escorted them out.
A third capybara joined while staff tried to guide the group back toward the park.
Parliamentary aide Nayara Bueno filmed the incident and posted the video on social media.
No injuries or damage were reported.

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Story summary

Capybaras entered the Legislative Assembly of Mato Grosso in Cuiabá on July 30.
Employees blocked the rodents with turnstiles and escorted them out.
A third capybara joined while staff tried to guide the group back toward the park.
Parliamentary aide Nayara Bueno filmed the incident and posted the video on social media.
No injuries or damage were reported.