'The Bolsonaro effect': Brazil has a new far-right president, what next?

Brazil is anticipating a knock-on effect to its foreign policy, trade, policing and even how political campaigns are fought

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Brazilian far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro greets supporters after voting. He's now been announced as the president-elect. Source: AP

Brazil's Latin American neighbours are bracing for a regional "Bolsonaro effect" after the far-right leader's crushing victory in presidential elections.

The knock-on effect will be felt across the region in foreign policy, trade, policing and even in how political campaigns are waged, analysts said.

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Published 2 November 2018 10:37am
Updated 2 November 2018 10:45am
Source: AFP


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