One of the most important figures of the Jair Bolsonaro administration never actually held an official position in the Brazilian government, yet he appointed several cabinet members and high-ranking secretaries. He was ignored by academia, yet managed to gather thousands of disciples to follow his far-right philosophy. He never owned many possessions, was derided by members of his own family, and became notable for his potty mouth, firearm collection, and his curious anal fixation — yet he had a direct line to some of the most important and powerful figures in the country.
The astrologist, writer, professor, and self-taught philosopher...
