Bolsonaro named TIME Magazine Person of the Year for 2021

The President of Brazil received 24% of the 9 million votes cast; Donald Trump and health professionals who have worked in the fight against Covid-19 complete the podium in the list compiled by the magazine’s readers

DIDA SAMPAIO / ESTADO . CONTENTThe Brazilian president was chosen by the readers of the American magazine

President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) elected to 2021 Person of the Year from the magazine “time” In a survey conducted by car readers. The victory of the Brazilian president was announced by the post this Tuesday, 7. Of the nearly 9 million votes cast, Bolsonaro received 24% (about 2.1 million). The former president of United StateAnd Donald TrumpWho was defeated by Joe Biden in the last presidential election and a likely candidate in the 2024 election, he came in second place with 9% of the vote.

Third place went to health professionals who worked in the fight against COVID-19, with 6.3% of the vote. Russians Alexei NavalnyA poisoned and imprisoned political activist ranked fourth on the list with 6% of readers’ votes. He is considered the main opponent of President Vladimir Putin. Wrapping up the top five, scientists who helped develop vaccines got 5.3% of the vote. There will also be a 2021 Person of the Year award in an election to be held by the magazine’s editors, which will be announced on December 13.