Will Bolsonaro Accept the Results if He Loses?

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There's concern that Bolsonaro may not accept the results if he loses. He plans to put a firmer hand on the state-controlled oil company Petrobrass, and wants Brazil to play a greater role in the clean energy transition. Most experts don't believe there'll be any kind of military coup, rather the concern is about disorder on the streets. We've seen sporadic incidents of political violence and even a handful of killings which has really put people on edge.

The UK's tax cutting plan is a political liability, the EU announced another round of Russian sanctions, and Brazil is days away from a monumental presidential election.

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