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What Milei and Bolsonaro Supporters May Have in Common 

By Pablo Ortellado

A survey taken at rallies in Buenos Aires and São Paulo points to shared ideas on issues like human rights and welfare programs.

SÃO PAULO — A debate has erupted among analysts about whether President Javier Milei could be the "Argentine Jair Bolsonaro." The presence of the former Brazilian president at Milei's inauguration, where he was treated almost like a current head of state, is suggestive of the alliance that is taking shape. But what ideas is it based on, and how cohesive is this coalition   Some commentators point to the similarities between the two: Both positioned themselves against the establishment, criticized elites and used incendiary rhetoric against the left. Those who prefer to highlight...

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