On October 29, Hudson Institute hosted a panel to discuss the results of the October 28 elections in Brazil. In particular, panelists considered the two presidential candidates: Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist with the nickname “Trump of the Tropics,” who won the election; and Fernando Haddad, who represented the left-wing Workers’ Party. The discussion also considered how this election factors into the current wave of populism in Latin American politics and other parts of the world.

Brazil´s Elections and Their Impact on Democracy in Brazil
Speakers
Matthew Taylor Speaker
Associate Professor, School of International Service, American University
Monica Arruda de Almeida Speaker
Adjunct Professor, Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Georgetown University
Mark S. Langevin Speaker
Senior Fellow, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University and Director, BrazilWorks
Ambassador Jaime Daremblum Speaker
Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Latin American Studies, Hudson Institute
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