For those closest to Walter Braga Netto, the retired Army general is described as being “completely loyal” to his president and a bit of a hothead. Currently serving as Brazil’s Defense Minister, Mr. Braga Netto is seen as far-right President Jair Bolsonaro’s guard dog, faithfully obeying his every command and snarling at his opponents. He is a man of few words, but he is a keen observer and a diligent follower of orders — a true military man.
On Thursday morning, Mr. Braga Netto woke up to a bomb on his front step. Major newspaper Estadão ran a headline...
