PBD Podcast Brazilian Elections w/ @Canal Paulo Figueiredo & @Rodrigo Constantino | PBD Podcast | Ep. 208
Nov 27, 2022
Canal Paulo Figueiredo, a distinguished businessman and journalist with credentials from Harvard and MIT, teams up with Rodrigo Constantino, president of the Brazilian Liberal Institute and author of 'Esquerda Caviar.' Together, they delve into Brazil's political turmoil, analyzing the dramatic rivalry between Lula and Bolsonaro. They tackle the notorious corruption scandals, concerns over election integrity, and the alarming censorship gripping the nation. Their insights offer a compelling lens on the state of democracy in Brazil and the geopolitical influences shaping its future.
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Brazilian Political History
- Lula's Workers' Party held power for 13 years, followed by Dilma Rousseff's impeachment.
- Operation Car Wash exposed massive corruption, leading to arrests and investigations.
Supreme Court Power
- Brazil's Supreme Court holds significant power, exceeding constitutional limits.
- Eight of the eleven justices were appointed by the Workers' Party, creating an imbalance.
Supreme Court Appointments
- Becoming a Supreme Court justice in Brazil doesn't require prior experience as a judge.
- One justice, appointed despite failing the judgeship exam twice, had close ties to the Workers' Party.
