Brazil: Bolsonaro Banned From Running for Office Until 2030

Left narrative

While this ruling alone will not remove the threat to the Brazilian democracy posed by the far-right "bolsonaristas," this is indeed an encouraging step ahead to promote national reconciliation and restore faith in institutions. Bolsonaro has long attempted to undermine Brazil's democratic establishment — casting ill-founded doubts over the country's voting machines, insulting Supreme Court justices, and emboldening his coup-mongering supporters. Hopefully, his ban will open the way for moderate contenders on the right.