It is hard not to have preconceptions in a contest between an aristocrat and a revolutionary, though when it comes to exercising power, the difference between them may not be as great as their backgrounds suggest. To win votes, both have veered to the centre ground and they share a commitment to continue Bolsa Família (family allowance) benefits, improve public services and reduce corruption in line with the expectations of the rising middle class. The reality of a fragmented congress also means that whoever wins will be forced to further dilute their agenda in order to build alliances.
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 15:41:55 +0000