Bungacast /513/ Global Right: LATAM Division ft. Guilherme Casarões
Sep 30, 2025
Join Guilherme Casarões, an Associate Professor of Brazilian Studies and expert on the far right, as he delves into the fascinating interplay between Brazil and the U.S. He discusses Bolsonaro's sentencing and the strategic motives behind Trump's tariffs on Brazil, revealing limited economic rationale. Casarões highlights Eduardo Bolsonaro's role in connecting Latin America's radical right with MAGA. Explore how Bolsonarismo mirrors MAGA and what a potential Populist International Order might look like in today's political landscape.
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Tariffs As Political Tools
- Trump's tariffs on Brazil are politically driven but have some protectionist logic tied to US industrial sectors.
- Casarões says tariffs plus Section 301 investigations form a twofold coercive strategy against Brazil.
Sphere Of Influence Strategy
- Trump seeks regional spheres of influence rather than global hegemony, aiming to reclaim the Americas from Chinese influence.
- Casarões argues pressuring Brazil may push it closer to China, producing the opposite of Trump's intent.
Loyalty Gestures Were One-Sided
- Bolsonaro showed public loyalty gestures to Trump, like saying "I love you, Trump," but Trump didn't reciprocate materially.
- Casarões notes Trump's policy targets movements and influence, not individual friendships.
