Jair Bolsonaro
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| Name | Jair Bolsonaro |
| Order | 38th |
| Office | President of Brazil |
| Term start | January 1, 2019 |
| Term end | December 31, 2022 |
| Vicepresident | Hamilton Mourão |
| Predecessor | Michel Temer |
| Successor | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva |
Jair Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician who served as the President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022. He was a member of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil) for nearly three decades, representing the state of Rio de Janeiro. Bolsonaro's presidency was marked by controversy, with critics accusing him of undermining democracy and promoting populism. He was a key figure in the Brazilian general election, 2018, which saw him defeat Fernando Haddad of the Workers' Party (Brazil).
● Early Life and Education
Bolsonaro was born in Campinas, São Paulo (state), to Perci Geraldo Bolsonaro and Olinda Bonturi. He attended the Preparatory School of the Brazilian Army and later graduated from the Agulhas Negras Military Academy. Bolsonaro's early life was influenced by his family's Italian Brazilian heritage and his father's military career. He was also influenced by the Brazilian military government, which ruled the country from 1964 to 1985, and the Cold War era, during which he was a supporter of the United States and its foreign policy. Bolsonaro's education was shaped by his time at the Resende, where he trained with other notable Brazilian Army officers, including Augusto Heleno.
● Political Career
Bolsonaro began his political career in the 1980s, serving as a city councilor in Rio de Janeiro from 1989 to 1991. He later became a member of the Chamber of Deputies (Brazil), representing the state of Rio de Janeiro from 1991 to 2018. During his time in Congress, Bolsonaro was a member of several parties, including the Christian Democratic Party (Brazil), the Progressive Party (Brazil), and the Social Liberal Party (Brazil). He was known for his conservative views and his support for the Brazilian military, and was a vocal critic of the Workers' Party (Brazil) and its leaders, including Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Dilma Rousseff. Bolsonaro's political career was also influenced by his relationships with other notable politicians, including Oscar Noronha Filho and Eduardo Cunha.
● Presidency
Bolsonaro's presidency began on January 1, 2019, after he won the Brazilian general election, 2018 with over 55% of the vote. His inauguration was attended by several foreign leaders, including United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During his presidency, Bolsonaro implemented several policies aimed at promoting economic growth and reducing crime, including the relaxation of gun laws and the creation of a new ministry of public security. He also implemented policies aimed at reducing the size of the Brazilian government and promoting privatization, including the sale of several state-owned companies, such as Electrobras and Eletrobras. Bolsonaro's presidency was marked by controversy, including his response to the COVID-19 pandemic and his handling of the Amazon rainforest.
● Policies and Controversies
Bolsonaro's policies and actions as president were widely criticized by environmentalists, indigenous peoples, and human rights groups. He was accused of promoting deforestation and climate change through his policies, including the relaxation of environmental regulations and the promotion of agriculture and mining in the Amazon rainforest. Bolsonaro was also criticized for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including his refusal to implement lockdowns and his promotion of hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for the virus. He was also accused of undermining democracy and promoting populism through his attacks on the Brazilian media and the judiciary. Bolsonaro's policies were influenced by his relationships with other world leaders, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, and his support for right-wing and nationalist movements around the world.
● Personal Life
Bolsonaro is married to Michelle Bolsonaro and has five children from his three previous marriages. He is a Catholic and has been open about his Christianity and its influence on his politics. Bolsonaro has been the subject of several controversies throughout his career, including his comments on women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and race relations. He has also been accused of promoting hate speech and violence through his rhetoric and actions. Bolsonaro's personal life has been influenced by his relationships with other notable figures, including Silas Malafaia and Damares Alves.
● Elections and Impeachment Attempts
Bolsonaro won the Brazilian general election, 2018 with over 55% of the vote, defeating Fernando Haddad of the Workers' Party (Brazil). He was re-elected in the Brazilian general election, 2022, but lost to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the second round. Bolsonaro's presidency was marked by several impeachment attempts, including one in 2019, which was sparked by allegations of corruption and misconduct. He was also the subject of several investigations, including one by the Supreme Federal Court (Brazil), which looked into his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and his attacks on the judiciary. Bolsonaro's elections and impeachment attempts were influenced by his relationships with other politicians, including Geraldo Alckmin and Ciro Gomes, and his support for right-wing and nationalist movements around the world.