A populist conservative politician, with nationalist views, has risen to prominence in the world's fourth-largest democracy: Brazil. His name is Jair Bolsonaro. Having been dubbed the "Trump of the tropics" by the Sydney Morning Herald, he is notable for his staunchly conservative social views, and controversial statements and support of Brazilian nationalism. Educated at the Aghulas Negras Military Academy, Bolsonaro served in the Brazilian Army for 17 years, between 1971 and 1988, reaching the rank of Captain. He was described by superior officers as "ambitious and aggressive". In his thirty-year long political career, he has served as a city councillor and a federal congressman, both representing Rio de Janeiro. In the 2018 race, he was the frontrunner, polling at the top, in the first round with 46% of the vote. He supports a wide variety of liberal economic policies and has proposed closer foreign relations with the United States and Israel. He is a s
