EPISODE · Jun 5, 2019 · 22 MIN
Earth v. Bolsonaro
from Explaining Brazil · host The Brazilian Report
After five months of squabbles with Congress, President Jair Bolsonaro wanted to show his political strength. A massive crowd would corner lawmakers into bending to his will. A flop, however, could spell the ruin of his administration.Before Mr. Bolsonaro, Brazil wasn't exactly a perfect example of how to protect the rainforest. Now, it is on its way to becoming one of the world's biggest cautionary tales.Today is World Environment Day, but does Brazil have anything to celebrate?Read show notes. — Send us your feedbackSupport the show
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