
Can President Lula in Brazil oppose Bolsonaro's son Flávio? And what if the opposition right-wing populist wins? Scientist André Singer on a possible campaign of revenge – and the role of the demonstrators.
In an interview, scientist André Singer analyzes the political situation in Brazil against the backdrop of the presidential election, the role of Flávio Bolsonaro and the dangers to democracy from right-wing populist efforts.
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Brazil is facing a presidential election in which the incumbent government under Lula is competing with the right-wing populist opposition.
Expert on presidential election in Brazil “Democracies are dying slowly, in homeopathic doses”
Can President Lula in Brazil oppose Bolsonaro's son Flávio? And what if the opposition right-wing populist wins? Scientist André Singer on a possible campaign of revenge – and the role of the demonstrators.
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