Brazil's Political Turbulence

This chapter examines the Brazilian political landscape, focusing on the president's decline in popularity resulting from his COVID-19 response and a major scandal called 'Tractorgate.' It discusses the impact of corruption investigations, including Lava Jato, and the president's return to traditional political tactics to maintain power amidst growing public disillusionment. As the country approaches critical elections, the chapter considers the potential for both recovery and continued instability in Brazil's governance.