Brazil elects far-right congressman Bolsonaro to presidency
Sarah Dilorenzo, Peter Prengaman and Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press
Updated 9:35 pm CDT, Sunday, October 28, 2018
SAO PAULO (AP) — Jair Bolsonaro, a brash far-right congressman who has waxed nostalgic for Brazil's old military dictatorship, won the presidency of Latin America's largest nation Sunday as voters looked past warnings that he would erode democracy and embraced a chance for radical change after years of turmoil.
The former army captain, who cast himself as a political outsider despite a 27-year career in Congress, became the latest world leader to rise to power by mixing tough, often violent talk with hard-right positions. His victory reflected widespread anger at the political class after years of corruption, an economy that has struggled to recover after a punishing recession and a surge in violence.
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Bolsonaro, who ran on promises to clean up Brazil and bring back "traditional values," said he would respect the constitution and personal liberty.
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Later, he said in a Facebook Live transmission that he had received a call from some world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump who wished him good luck.
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https://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Brazil-yearns-for-change-but-some-say-democracy-13342569.php#photo-16410172
Bolsonaro after he had allegedly been stabbed. It appears he took it well.
The terrifying attack.
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