Abstract:This paper reports how the recent military`s involvement in political disputes raises instability in Brazil. As the country will have a presidential election in October 2022, the research sheds light on how President Bolsonaro abuses the armed forces` prestige and power as an instrument of intimidation and political pressure, which includes pushing followers to call for military intervention against Congress and the Supreme Court. For this purpose, this study identifies some top military officials’ declaration… Show more
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