Brazil’s Runoff Reveals the Local Roots of Bolsonaro’s National Comeback
As Brazil heads into a decisive presidential runoff, the political mood in one small town is offering a revealing snapshot of the forces that helped propel Jair Bolsonaro to power and continue to shape his influence. The contest has become a test not only of personalities, but of the rightward shift in Brazilian politics, the strength of evangelical networks, and the durability of support in communities that feel left behind by the country’s traditional parties.
