Venezuelan Opposition Celebrates Far-Right Bolsonaro Victory in Brazil, Calls for Intervention
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The result sparked deep concern among Chavista sectors fearing a possible military escalation from the ex-military man, whom they describe as a “neo-fascist.”
By Paul Dobson
President-elect Jair Bolsonaro (center to left) poses with military police in the Rio de Janeiro neighborhood of Cidade de Deus. Bolsonaro has pledged to give police free reign in Brazil's poorest areas in the name of fighting crime. (Facebook)
Merida, October 29, 2018 (venezuelanalysis.com) – Venezuela’s opposition has welcomed the victory of ultra-right candidate Jair Bolsonaroin Brazil’s presidential elections Sunday, calling on the new president-elect to intervene in Venezuela in line with their political goals.
Bolsonaro won the second round with 55 percent despite nearly 10 per...