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Corona crisis and political confrontation in Brazil: the president, the people, and democracy under pressure
Corona-Krise und politische Konfrontation in Brasilien: der Präsident, die Bevölkerung und die Demokratie unter Druck
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Abstract During his election campaign, Jair Bolsonaro promised economic recovery, the fight against corruption, and an iron hand against violent crime - today, these tasks represent the weak spots of the President: Brazil has become an epicentre of the Covid‑19 pandemic. Even though Bolsonaro downplays the ... view more
During his election campaign, Jair Bolsonaro promised economic recovery, the fight against corruption, and an iron hand against violent crime - today, these tasks represent the weak spots of the President: Brazil has become an epicentre of the Covid‑19 pandemic. Even though Bolsonaro downplays the situation and opposes containment measures, the virus and the chaotic crisis management are bringing about serious negative health, social, and economic consequences for the citizens. Investigations, including those on corruption, and revelations about the Justice Minister who resigned are targeting the President and his family. While the homicide rate is on the rise again in 2020, Bolsonaro pleaded in a cabinet meeting for armed resistance from the population against the health protection policies in the federal states. Threatened by impeachment, the President is struggling for his political survival, challenging the rule of law and democratic principles. (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
Brazil; health policy; contagious disease; government policy; crisis management (econ., pol.); health care delivery system; economic impact; public opinion; polarization; power struggle; South America
Classification
Political Process, Elections, Political Sociology, Political Culture
Free Keywords
Viruskrankheit; COVID-19; Bolsonaro, Jair; Amtsenthebungsverfahren
Document language
English
Publication Year
2020
City
Berlin
Page/Pages
8 p.
Series
SWP Comment, 36/2020
DOI
https://doi.org/10.18449/2020C36
ISSN
1861-1761
Status
Published Version; reviewed
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications