Bolsonaro Will Likely Survive Congress' COVID Probe - For Now
Throughout the past year, Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro surprised critics by showing remarkable political resilience, shrugging off the resignation of two popular ministers, Brazil's economic collapse and an out-of-control pandemic through a mix of diversionary tactics, authoritarian threats and increased public spending for the poorest. In February, two candidates backed by Bolsonaro won the top positions in the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, and the president's embrace of the powerful centrão parties' coalition limited the risk of impeachment. The opposition was struggling and Bolsonaro seemed to be on track for reelection in 2022.
