It’s very concerning and disappointing.”During the 2018 presidential campaign, Bolsonaro presented himself as uniquely positioned to rid the country of corruption. The abdication of the anti-corruption mantle risks damaging Bolsonaro’s political support at a time when he appears increasingly vulnerable. She said the corruption scandals won’t shake the support among the most faithful. They initially supported Bolsonaro not for his ideology, but because he promised to address the country’s most pressing issues. AD“If Bolsonaro is reelected or not, it will have to be another story for him and his base,” Bandeira said.

Source: Washington Post November 21, 2020 10:52 UTC