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How to neutralize Bolsonaro in his first 100 days of government?

A passive attitude from the International Community is not an option, and broad support from all progressives will be much needed to mitigate the damages. Español

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Bolsonaro with Donald Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton in Rio de Janeiro, 29 November 2019. By U.S. Consulate in Rio - https://www.flickr.com/photos/embaixadaeua-brasil/45381679454/, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=74899892

The inauguration of Jair Bolsonaro marks a watershed moment for Latin America, perhaps for the world. It is an important step forward towards the consolidation of a destructive axis, well beyond Erdogan and Donald Trump.

The Asia of Duterte, the Middle East under the leadership of the Saudis, the Europe of Orban and Salvini. It is spreading like a wildfire in summer.