In a memorable speech in which he announced his decision to withdraw his presidential bid, former judge (and now former presidential candidate) Sergio Moro stated that Brazil needs an alternative to rid itself of extremes, instability, and radicalization.
Throughout his short-lived and erratic campaign, Mr. Moro insisted on portraying frontrunners Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro as equally undemocratic, situated on opposite ends of the political spectrum. Indeed, this false equivalence has been pervasive in this year’s presidential campaign, echoed by pundits, analysts, and voters.
It is inaccurate to say former President Lula and incumbent President...
