Bolsonaro 2.0: Brazil braces for the return of the far right
Summary
Brazil is preparing for a close presidential election on October 4, with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro as the main candidates. Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, has gained support amid corruption scandals involving Lula’s family, and his victory could lead to the release of Jair Bolsonaro from jail.Key Facts
- Brazil will hold a presidential election on October 4, with about 159 million voters.
- The main candidates are incumbent president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
- Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s former president, is currently in prison with a 27-year sentence for leading a failed coup attempt.
- Flávio Bolsonaro’s campaign has gained momentum recently due to corruption scandals linked to Lula’s son and Brazil’s supreme court.
- Supporters of Jair Bolsonaro believe a Flávio Bolsonaro win could free him from jail and change the country’s political direction.
- Jair Bolsonaro’s 2018 presidency was marked by environmental damage, increased gun ownership, a poorly handled COVID-19 outbreak, and attacks on Brazil’s democracy.
- The city of Juiz de Fora is an important political battleground with historical significance for both left-wing and right-wing movements in Brazil.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has been accused of trying to influence the Brazilian election in favor of Bolsonaro’s camp.
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