Free event:

Beyond populism: the rise of Bolsonaro in Brazil

 

Wednesday 5^th December, 18:30 – 20:00 at LSE, Fawcett House, Room 9.04

 

In the wake of the results of the Brazilian elections, international and national observers have been puzzled about the embracing of nationalistic and authoritarian discourses in the country, one of the largest democracies in the world. Many explanations have emerged, but Bolsonaro’s election cannot be explained by one single cause, rather it is the result of multiple and converging processes of various scales and temporalities. It must be seen as a combination of trends, not only globally but also those closer to home, with recent events in the Brazilian political and economic landscape relating deeply to embedded structural issues in the country and Latin America.

This event brings together scholars from different disciplinary backgrounds to open a dialogue on the multiple causes that have led to this far-right turn in Brazil. It will look at the relationship between different aspects of Brazilian society – the economy, state-society relations, the rule of law – and the paradoxical democratic choice for an authoritarian rhetoric. What are some of the most relevant trends that have converged to allow the rupture that Bolsonaro represents? How can we make sense of what happened in order to envisage alternative paths for the future?

The event will be followed by a short presentation and drinks reception with the Brazilian Student Association BRASA. BRASA is the biggest association of Brazilian students overseas, present in 72 universities across 50 countries. It aims to create a community for the development of future Brazilian leaders.

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Latin America and Caribbean Centre (LACC)

Institute of Global Affairs (IGA)