Los Angeles Times

Brazil's President-elect Jair Bolsonaro makes no secret of his admiration for Trump

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump was among the first to congratulate former military commander Jair Bolsonaro after his victory in Brazil's presidential election Oct. 28.

The election placed Bolsonaro, who takes office Jan. 1, in position to become the most far-right leader to rule the second-largest country in the hemisphere since its return to democracy a generation ago.

During his campaign, Bolsonaro made no secret of his admiration for Trump. He often seemed to be reading from the same script. He said he would pull Brazil out of the Paris climate accord -

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times10 min read
With 'Palm Royale,' Bruce And Laura Dern Are (finally) Father And Daughter On Screen
LOS ANGELES — Laura Dern and her father, veteran actor Bruce Dern, are in a room together and, within minutes, the stories begin. There was talk about the advice he received from the giants that orbited his life — like Elia Kazan, whom Bruce studied
Los Angeles Times8 min read
Higher Prices On The Menu As Fast-food Chains Brace For California’s Big Minimum Wage Jump
Chipotle, McDonald’s, Starbucks, Jack in the Box and Shake Shack are planning to raise menu prices. Fast-food franchisees are laying off employees or cutting their hours. Smaller independent business owners, meanwhile, worry their workers will bolt u
Los Angeles Times2 min readInternational Relations
Editorial: The Humanitarian Aid Gaza Needs Most Is A Cease-fire
In Gaza, famine is imminent. To get urgently needed food, clean water, temporary sanitation facilities and medical supplies to more than 2 million Palestinians, President Biden ordered construction of a floating dock. Building it will take weeks. In

Related Books & Audiobooks