. . World News – GB – As the virus crisis in Brazil subsides, so does Jair Bolsonaro’s popularity increase.

President Jair Bolsonaro appears to have been on a political suicide mission during the first weeks of the Coronavirus crisis in Brazil.

As the daily death toll has turned Brazil into one of the epicenters of the pandemic, he openly dismisses the loss of life as inevitable and criticizes social distancing. A judge ordered the president to wear a mask, which is the procedure of Mr.. Bolsonaro was reluctant to follow, claiming his « sporting background » ???? It will ensure an immediate recovery.

As the economy deteriorates, the far-right president has fought battles with Congress, powerful conservatives, and even some of his most popular ministers.

His arrogant behavior recently spawned his isolation, institutional collapse, and even his prosecution in The Hague.

Now, with the number of cases in Brazil and the death toll dropping dramatically since it peaked in July, Mr.. Bolsonaro’s popularity began to rise. However, the pandemic easing came largely because Brazilians did not follow suit.

Mr.. Bolsonaro’s enhanced standing among voters in contrast to other leaders in the region who have responded to the scientific consensus about lockdowns, social distancing and masks, and have seen her popularity decline. .

Feeling bold, sir. Bolsonaro criticized the media last week for continuing to focus on the epidemic that has killed more than 163,000 people in Brazil. .

Far from facing accountability, sir. Bolsonaro ???? Who has always been a deeply polarized figure in Brazil ???? Now he has the highest approval rates since taking office in January 2019. While nearly a third of Brazilian voters sided with him in May, that number rose to 40 percent in September. .

Mr.. Bolsonaro’s increased political fortunes came as Brazilians adhered to mask-wearing guidelines and quarantine measures – ???? Despite his public hostility to them ???? Alleviate the severity of the virus. The warmer weather, which allowed people to spend less time indoors, reduced the infection.

The effects of business closures and quarantines have been mitigated through the generous cash assistance program passed by Congress. the master. Bolsonaro also claimed credit for this result, although he initially preferred much smaller distributions.

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