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Lula’s third term has seen millions lifted from poverty and unemployment remain steady.
But right-wing media, American meddling, and persistent inflation have given Flávio Bolsonaro an opening in the upcoming election.
jacobin.com
The Stakes Are High in Brazil’s Upcoming Election
During Jair Bolsonaro’s term as president, he faced a liberal establishment that acted as a bulwark against his worst excesses. If his son Flávio beats Lula in the presidential election, he will lead a government less hostile to the far right.
