As most readers will know, the civilized candidate Lula beat the fascist Bolsonoaro, although just barely. This is remarkable, when one consider that Bolsonaro makes Trump look urbane and moderate by comparison--not to mention his complete mishandling of the pandemic, with horrible consequences for hundreds of thousands of people. Lula will also face majorities aligned with Bolsonaro in the National Congress. At least Bolsonaro's allies do not seem inclined to entertain Bolsonaro's delusional claims about electoral fraud, one sign that Brazilian political culture may still be healthier than America's (a very low bar, admittedly).
Comments from readers from Brazil (or those knowledgeable about Brazilian politics) about the continued appeal of Bolsonaro and the prospects for Lula’s presidency are welcome.
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