Q&A: Thomas Traumann on Brazil’s October Elections
A veteran political analyst discusses voter trends and the issues that will shape the Lula-Flávio showdown.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on Latin America's space race AQ: What are the top issues in this year’s general election TT: The most important thing is polarization. The polarization we saw in 2018 grew in 2022, and it is still extremely powerful. You have President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on one side, and Flávio Bolsonaro on the other, and both are extremely loved and hated figures. Public security, corruption, inflation, the relationship with the United States, and even Lula’s health will also be very important issues. AQ: How are long-term voting...
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