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{{Officeholder
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{{Officeholder/president
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|terms=TBD
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|preceded=[[Michel Temer]]
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|name=Jair Messias Bolsonaro
|name=Jair Messias Bolsonaro
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'''Jair Messias Bolsonaro''' (Campinas, March 21, 1955) is a strongly [[conservative]] and anti-[[establishment]]<ref name="TropicalTrump">Newman, Alex (September 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/29946-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-may-be-brazil-s-next-president “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro May Be Brazil's Next President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 3, 2018.</ref> [[Brazil]]ian congressman and retired army captain. He is running for President of Brazil.
'''Jair Messias Bolsonaro''' (Campinas, March 21, 1955) is the president-elect of [[Brazil]]. He is a strongly [[conservative]] and anti-[[establishment]]<ref name="TropicalTrump">Newman, Alex (September 3, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/world-news/south-america/item/29946-tropical-trump-bolsonaro-may-be-brazil-s-next-president “Tropical Trump” Bolsonaro May Be Brazil's Next President]. ''The New American''. Retrieved September 3, 2018.</ref> former congressman and retired army captain.
==Life and career==
==Life and career==
===2018 presidential election===
===2018 presidential election===
Bolsonaro is running for the [[Brazil]]ian presidency in 2018.<ref>[http://politica.estadao.com.br/blogs/marcelo-moraes/2014/10/30/bolsonaro-serei-o-candidato-da-direita-a-presidencia-em-2018/ Bolsonaro: "I will be the right-wing candidate for the presidency in 2018"] - Estadão.</ref> He tried in 2014, but the leaders of [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|his party]] decided to support the [[Marxist]] government of [[Dilma Rousseff]]. Among the presidential proposals, Bolsonaro called for closing unnecessary ministries (such as Ministry of Finance, which keeps the [[socialism|government in control of the economy]], and the Defense Ministry, which creates [[fascism|military subordination to political]]), the reduction of state in all its spheres, the [[free market]], [[homeschooling]], the neutral point of view in schools, private health, pro-[[gun rights]],<ref>Kew, Ben (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/02/bolsonaro-campaign-importing-second-amendment-rights-brazil/ Bolsonaro Campaign Urges Importing Second Amendment Rights to Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> the prohibition of [[same-sex "marriage"]] and abortion. He also ran on a strong anti-corruption program.<ref name="MeredithCNBC2018">Meredith, Sam (October 9, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/09/brazil-election-all-you-need-to-know-about-jair-bolsonaro.html Who is the 'Trump of the Tropics?': All you need to know about Brazil's presidential frontrunner]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet">Federowski, Bruno; Mandl, Carolina (October 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-bolsonaro-no-coalition-politics-in-cabinet-picks-idUSKCN1MJ27U Brazil's far-right Bolsonaro: No coalition politics in cabinet picks]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Martel, Frances (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/04/06/martel-lula-arrest-imminent-brazils-conservatives-need-jair-bolsonaro-get-serious/ Martel: with Lula Arrest Imminent, Brazil’s Conservatives Need Jair Bolsonaro to Get Serious]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref>
Bolsonaro is running for the [[Brazil]]ian presidency in 2018.<ref>[http://politica.estadao.com.br/blogs/marcelo-moraes/2014/10/30/bolsonaro-serei-o-candidato-da-direita-a-presidencia-em-2018/ Bolsonaro: "I will be the right-wing candidate for the presidency in 2018"] - Estadão.</ref> He tried in 2014, but the leaders of [[Progressive Party (Brazil)|his party]] decided to support the [[Marxist]] government of [[Dilma Rousseff]]. Among the presidential proposals, Bolsonaro called for closing unnecessary ministries (such as Ministry of Finance, which keeps the [[socialism|government in control of the economy]], and the Defense Ministry, which creates [[fascism|military subordination to political]]), the reduction of state in all its spheres, the [[free market]], [[homeschooling]], the neutral point of view in schools, private health, pro-[[gun rights]],<ref>Kew, Ben (October 2, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/02/bolsonaro-campaign-importing-second-amendment-rights-brazil/ Bolsonaro Campaign Urges Importing Second Amendment Rights to Brazil]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> the prohibition of [[same-sex "marriage"]] and abortion. He also ran on a strong anti-corruption program.<ref name="MeredithCNBC2018">Meredith, Sam (October 9, 2018). [https://www.cnbc.com/2018/10/09/brazil-election-all-you-need-to-know-about-jair-bolsonaro.html Who is the 'Trump of the Tropics?': All you need to know about Brazil's presidential frontrunner]. ''CNBC''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref name="CoalitionCabinet">Federowski, Bruno; Mandl, Carolina (October 9, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-far-right-bolsonaro-no-coalition-politics-in-cabinet-picks-idUSKCN1MJ27U Brazil's far-right Bolsonaro: No coalition politics in cabinet picks]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref><ref>Martel, Frances (April 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/04/06/martel-lula-arrest-imminent-brazils-conservatives-need-jair-bolsonaro-get-serious/ Martel: with Lula Arrest Imminent, Brazil’s Conservatives Need Jair Bolsonaro to Get Serious]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (October 26, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2018/10/26/brazils-bolsonaro-makes-final-anti-corruption-push-our-country-isnt-a-criminal-gang/ Brazil’s Bolsonaro Makes Final Anti-Corruption Push: ‘Our Country Isn’t a Criminal Gang’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref>
During the 2018 election campaign, Bolsonaro survived an attempted assassination attempt, being stabbed.<ref>Puglie, Frederic (September 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/18/jair-bolsonaro-stabbing-emboldens-brazils-unlikely/ Assassination attempt only emboldens Brazil's Trump-like presidential front-runner]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Martel, Frances (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/09/06/brazil-conservative-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-stabbed-on-video/ Brazil: Conservative Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro Stabbed on Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref>
During the 2018 election campaign, Bolsonaro survived an attempted assassination attempt, being stabbed.<ref>Puglie, Frederic (September 18, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/sep/18/jair-bolsonaro-stabbing-emboldens-brazils-unlikely/ Assassination attempt only emboldens Brazil's Trump-like presidential front-runner]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved September 18, 2018.</ref><ref>Martel, Frances (September 6, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/09/06/brazil-conservative-presidential-frontrunner-jair-bolsonaro-stabbed-on-video/ Brazil: Conservative Presidential Frontrunner Jair Bolsonaro Stabbed on Video]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref>
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilian-swamp-drainer-1539039700 Brazilian Swamp Drainer]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref> His party performed very well in the congressional and gubernatorial elections held the same day.<ref>Federowski, Bruno; Carolina Marcello, Maria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-congress-analysis/bolsonaro-transforms-tiny-brazil-party-into-congressional-powerhouse-idUSKCN1MI07Q Bolsonaro transforms tiny Brazil party into congressional powerhouse]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.<br>See also:
*[https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilian-swamp-drainer-1539039700 Brazilian Swamp Drainer]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. October 8, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.</ref> His party performed very well in the congressional and gubernatorial elections held the same day.<ref>Federowski, Bruno; Carolina Marcello, Maria (October 7, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election-congress-analysis/bolsonaro-transforms-tiny-brazil-party-into-congressional-powerhouse-idUSKCN1MI07Q Bolsonaro transforms tiny Brazil party into congressional powerhouse]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 9, 2018.<br>See also:
*Martel, Frances (October 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/09/brazil-doubles-number-military-veterans-congress/ Brazil More than Doubles Number of Military Veterans in Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro's campaign had strong momentum going into the runoff,<ref>Puglie, Frederic (October 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/21/jair-bolsonaro-near-brazil-election-win-president/ 'Brazil's Trump' on track for presidential victory]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he received strong support from [[evangelical Christians]].<ref>Puglie, Frederic (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/22/jair-bolsonaro-aided-evangelicals-brazil-president/ Christian evangelical voters boost 'Brazil's Trump' in presidential bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.</ref>
*Martel, Frances (October 9, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/10/09/brazil-doubles-number-military-veterans-congress/ Brazil More than Doubles Number of Military Veterans in Congress]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved October 10, 2018.</ref> Bolsonaro's campaign had strong momentum going into the runoff,<ref>Puglie, Frederic (October 21, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/21/jair-bolsonaro-near-brazil-election-win-president/ 'Brazil's Trump' on track for presidential victory]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 21, 2018.</ref> and he received strong support from [[evangelical Christians]].<ref>Puglie, Frederic (October 22, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/oct/22/jair-bolsonaro-aided-evangelicals-brazil-president/ Christian evangelical voters boost 'Brazil's Trump' in presidential bid]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved October 22, 2018.</ref>
Bolsonaro won the election runoff with about 55% of the vote, marking a major shift in Brazilian politics.<ref>Multiple references:
*Pearson, Samantha; Magalhaes, Luciana (October 28, 2018). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/brazilians-head-to-polls-in-divisive-presidential-election-1540724400 Antiestablishment Candidate Wins Brazil’s Presidential Race]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Birnbaum, Emily (October 28, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/international/413557-far-right-candidate-jair-bolsonaro-wins-brazils-presidential-race Far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro elected president of Brazil]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.
*Spring, Jake; Boadle, Anthony (October 28, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-election/brazils-bolsonaro-poised-to-win-presidency-in-dramatic-swing-right-idUSKCN1N203K Far-right Bolsonaro wins Brazil presidential race]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved October 28, 2018.</ref>
==Views==
==Views==