Brazil like US: How Populist Politicians Use Religion To Help Them Win Elections
Brazilian Citizens with their country flagJoacy Souza/Alamy. This autumn’s Brazilian presidential election offers a glimpse of how 21st century populist leaders are using religion to enthuse their support base. The incumbent, right-wing firebrand Jair Bolsonaro, rose to power in 2018 with support from evangelical Christian voters who warmed to his social conservatism.
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