Jair Bolsonaro

Interested in Brazilian politics?
This book tells the story of Jair Bolsonaro, a leading figure in Brazilian politics. It chronicles his journey from a captain in the military to serving as an elected member of Congress and finally becoming Brazil's president in 2018. The book examines Bolsonaro's rise to power, his stances on key issues including same-sex marriage, abortion, drugs liberalization and secularism as well as his foreign policy advocating closer ties with the United States and Israel.
It also looks at his role during the 2018 presidential campaign when he championed economically liberal policies and how he filled positions within his cabinet with others who shared similar views.
Lastly, it explores his controversial presidency during which he implemented pro-market policies while leaving Indigenous groups vulnerable to exploitation due to lax protections for the Amazon rain forest and downplayed the effects of COVID-19 despite its deadly toll in Brazil before eventually losing re-election on 30 October 2022 after protesters stormed government buildings that had called for a coup d'état.
This comprehensive account is essential reading for anyone interested gaining insight into one of modern history's most intriguing world leaders.
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