“It’s wrong to characterise it as akin to 1930s style fascism. Not because it’s benign, but it hasn’t got the same organisational model.”< /h2>

Dion Fanning

25th Sep, 2021

Jair Bolsonaro came to power following dissatisfaction with corruption and the mismanagement of Brazil's economy. But his own organisational weaknesses and his failing brand of populism means he is likely to get more desperate before next year's election. Richard Lapper, author of a book on Bolsonaro's Brazil discusses his rise to power and why Trump's minions are attracted to him.