Rio’s Beaches Are Proof: Bolsonaro Is Winning the Narrative on COVID-19

"The Brazilian president has done a disastrous job with the public health response to the pandemic, making decisions and statements that have cost untold numbers of lives. But he is winning the narrative war, which pits him against scientists, newspapers and opposition leaders, and his approval numbers have strengthened in recent polls to 50%. In recent weeks, governors and mayors who tried to convince the public of the coronavirus’ dangers and order closures and social distancing have largely given up. There are many reasons for Bolsonaro’s victory, but one stands out: He understands the soul and fears of average Brazilians better than perhaps any other politician in 2020."
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Rio’s Beaches Are Proof: Bolsonaro Is Winning the Narrative on COVID-19