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The road ahead for Bolsonaro
Upon being elected, President Jair Bolsonaro expected to tackle Brazil’s most pressing issues, namely the causes and consequences of the country’s deep economic recession. But when the Covid-19 pandemic struck, his slow reaction to the threat sent his popularity ratings into a tailspin. He has now managed to regain some voter support, but given the challenges ahead, perhaps not for long.
Brazil: Six months of Bolsonaro
Just over six months since Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro entered office, he has already taken the first steps toward opening up the country’s economy, fighting corruption and reducing violent crime. Still, he faces a fractured, obstinate legislature and a staunchly opposed political left. Ultimately, the fate of his administration may ...
GIS Dossier: Corruption and political transformation
Graft has long been a feature of political systems where rewarding loyalty takes precedence over economic efficiency or the rule of law. But recent events in Latin America show that popular anger at corruption has become a force to be reckoned with – fueled by the power of global markets, ...
Brazil’s presidential elections: An omen for Europe?
Europe is more developed and stable than Brazil, but its citizens also have strong reasons to feel let down by the mainstream political forces. An increasing number of voters here may, just like so many Brazilians, support radicals in the hope of opening a path for badly needed reforms.
Brazilian politics in turmoil as general election nears
With Brazil’s political class totally discredited and its key player, former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, serving a 12-year jail sentence, all bets are off for the October general election. Assuming the incarcerated Mr. Lula doesn’t find a legal loophole allowing him to run, the current front-runner is a ...
