Economist: Brazil witnessed “false populism” with Bolsonaro

In 2023, according to the British magazine, the country's performance was “distorted” by Lula's rapprochement with Putin and Maduro.

British magazine The Economist The “Country of the Year” award for 2023 was announced, which Greece won. In the text, the vehicle justifies Brazil's non-election because of its rapprochement with Russia and Venezuela, but it glorifies the end of the period it defines as “False populism” Under the former president Jair Bolsonaro (pl).

The post highlights that with the inauguration of a president “center left” Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (PT), Brazilians returned to their normal lives. In the same mold of defending democracy and returning to moderation, the magazine mentions Liberia, East Timor, Poland, and Greece.

“Brazil A center-left president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was installed after four years of false populism under Jair Bolsonaro, who spread divisive conspiracy theories, coddled police officers who were willing to shoot, supported farmers who set rainforests on fire, and refused to accept defeat. Electoral. He encouraged his followers to attempt rebellion.”“, says the report.

according to EconomistLula's government reduced deforestation in the Amazon by 50%. However, on November 9, the Labor Party administration announced A 22.3% reduction in deforested areas in the legal Amazon from August 2022 to July 2023.

This year, according to the British magazine, the country's performance was good “stained” Because of Lula's rapprochement with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.