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Brazil's X ban becomes a rallying cry for Bolsonaro

Brazil's X ban becomes a rallying cry for Bolsonaro

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: The Twitter/X ban in Brazil has presented an opportunity for the conservatives, including former President Bolsonaro, to use this and the opposition to freedom of speech as a rallying call. And that was what we saw in these demonstrations over the weekend. About 50,000 total on Brazil's Independence Day in Sao Paulo attending the rally. It was significant because it shows that the defense of liberty and democracy is a rallying cry of the opposition in the next presidential election that's coming up in 2026, which is not so far away.

Brazil insurrection over, but not the threat to democracy

Brazil insurrection over, but not the threat to democracy

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Brazil, January 8th. Thousands of Brazilians wanting to stop the steal, that "fake election" that they had in Brazil just a couple of months ago that Lula won legitimately. They decided, a week after the inauguration, to forcibly occupy the headquarters, the most important buildings for the legislature, the Congressional palace, the executive, the Presidential palace, and the Supreme Court. And as a consequence, you saw all this damage, this vandalism being done, furniture being destroyed, windows being broken, art being stolen, you name it. And it's just an incredible shame, day of sadness for Brazil.