Politics

The “Brazilian Donald Trump” mimics Hugo Chávez in Supreme Court plans

Jair Bolsonaro has authoritarian views

Far-right Brazilian presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro loves to compare himself to U.S. President Donald Trump, even copying many traits of the American celebrity-turned-president’s demeanor. As a new vacancy has just opened up in the U.S. Supreme Court, Mr. Trump now has the opportunity of naming his second Justice in just 18 months in office – a decision that will likely shape the court’s ideological profile for the next generation.

Mr. Bolsonaro also wants to shape the Brazilian Supreme Court – although...

Maria Martha Bruno

Maria Martha is a journalist with 14 years of experience in politics, arts, and breaking news. She has already collaborated with Al Jazeera, NBC, and CNN, among others. She has also worked as an international correspondent in Buenos Aires.

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