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The Latest: Brazil president won't attend closing ceremony

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

10:55 a.m.

Interim President Michel Temer, who was loudly booed by Brazilians at the Olympics' opening ceremony, won't have to face the same jeering crowds when the games come to an end.

His press office said Tuesday that he won't attend the closing ceremony, ending days of speculation after he told journalists last week that he should go. A presidential spokesperson told The Associated Press that it's not protocol for a head of state to attend the games' farewell.