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BRAZIL: Pandemic report less harmful than the economy for Bolsonaro
The 1,178-page report presented on 20 October by the rapporteur of the Senate inquiry (CPI) into the pandemic, Renan Calheiros (PMDB-AL), is unprecedented. Indictments were requested for more than 65 people in relation to 12 crimes. At the top of the indictment list is President … Become a member to read the rest of […]
BRAZIL: Tax reform surfaces amid legislative profligacy
President Jair Bolsonaro has been uncommonly discreet since his official apology to other branches of government for his frequent attacks against them two days after the pro-government protests on Independence Day, 7 September. Congress was already distancing itself from the gove… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Congress to lead on policy as President focuses on narratives
President Jair Bolsonaro’s controversial speech at the UN shows his continued need to focus on narrative-building as opposed to actual governing. Congress has occupied the vacuum, though significant differences of approach prevail between House and Senate. Budget challe… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro weaker after protests but early exit threats not in sight
President Jair Bolsonaro’s political situation is worse after the Independence Day (7 September) protests that he encouraged. The crowds were impressive in both Brasilia and Sao Paulo, the two cities where he chose to deliver speeches. Over the weekend preceding the events, the p… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Day of economic reckoning for Bolsonaro
President Jair Bolsonaro has resorted to combative discourse from the outset of his government. The strategy has always been to attack first and explain later, never to recognize mistakes, and at best deny what was said. Even when he has struck deals with other branches of gover… Become a member to read the rest […]
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s theatrics forcing chaotic activism from allies and foes
President Jair Bolsonaro’s recent campaign against the highly acclaimed electronic voting system elicited reactions from top leaders in Congress and the judiciary. The president may have succeeded in diminishing the attention devoted to the Senate inquiry into the pandemic in the… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Institutional reaction against Bolsonaro revives his combative style
President Jair Bolsonaro continues to attack democratic institutions and the electronic voting system. Institutions react against the president but the threat to his political survival is still minimal. Congress will attempt to advance economic agenda but without expend… Become a member to read the rest of this article
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro’s return to his Big Center origins is the new normal
Faced with dire electoral prospects in the polls and a Senate inquiry into the pandemic that will not cut him some slack, President Jair Bolsonaro has taken to threatening Brazil’s democracy on a regular basis. Of lately, he has intensified his push to end electronic voting and r… Become a member to read the […]
BRAZIL: Neither impeachment, nor reform, Bolsonaro out on a limb
The Senate inquiry into the pandemic (CPI) has reached a significant inflection point, having refocused from presidential denialism to systemic corruption. The CPI has divided supporters of the president in Congress, especially the “Big Center” parties. Reforms have bec… Become a member to read the rest of this article