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Jair Bolsonaro: Far-right president takes office in Brazil Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil's new far-right president urges unity
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A far-right former army captain has been sworn in as Brazil's new president in the capital Brasilia. Brazil's far-right President, Jair Bolsonaro, has used his inaugural speech to promise to build a "society without discrimination or division".
Jair Bolsonaro, 63, won the presidential election by a wide margin against Fernando Haddad of the left-wing Workers' Party on 28 October. The former army captain told Congress he wanted a "national pact" to free Brazil of corruption, crime and economic mismanagement.
Mr Bolsonaro was propelled to victory by his campaign promises to curb Brazil's rampant corruption and crime. In a swipe at the left, he vowed to free Brazil of "ideology".
But he has proven a deeply divisive figure whose racist, homophobic and misogynistic remarks have angered many. He is seen as a deeply divisive figure whose racist, homophobic and misogynistic remarks have angered many.
On a day filled with pageant, he travelled from Brasilia Cathedral to Congress in an open-top vintage Rolls Royce escorted by cavalry on white horses and jogging security guards, as crowds of supporters cheered. Mr Bolsonaro, 63, won the presidential election by a wide margin against Fernando Haddad of the left-wing Workers' Party on 28 October.
He was propelled to victory by campaign promises to curb Brazil's rampant corruption and crime.
US President Donald Trump commended him for his speech on Tuesday, saying the US was "with" him.
Among the foreign guests at the inauguration were US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
What exactly did Bolsonaro promise?
"Brazil will return to being a country free of ideological constrictions," he told Congress in the capital, Brasilia.
"I will divide power in a progressive, conscientious and responsible way."
His administration, he said, was "committed to those Brazilians who want good schools to prepare their kids for the job market and not for political militancy".
Pledging support form the military and police, he said: "The national motto is order and progress. No society can develop without respecting these."
On the economy, he promised to "create a new virtuous cycle to open markets" and "carry out important structural reforms" to tackle the public deficit.
In an apparent reference to gun control, he said, "Good citizens deserve the means to defend themselves." On Saturday, he had tweeted that he would issue a decree to allow citizens who do not have a criminal record to own guns.
On a day filled with pageant, he travelled to Congress in an open-top vintage Rolls Royce escorted by cavalry on white horses and jogging security guards, as crowds of supporters cheered.
"I came here just for the inauguration," supporter Antonio Vendramin told AFP news agency."I came here just for the inauguration," supporter Antonio Vendramin told AFP news agency.
"I made a lot of money and saved money to buy the ticket, to be able to buy the plane ticket because it's a long way to come by car but we managed to make it all the way to be here on this day for President Bolsonaro's inauguration. We're full of pride.""I made a lot of money and saved money to buy the ticket, to be able to buy the plane ticket because it's a long way to come by car but we managed to make it all the way to be here on this day for President Bolsonaro's inauguration. We're full of pride."
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is representing the US at the inauguration, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is there for Israel. Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban is the only leader from the European Union due to attend. Who is Bolsonaro?
Mr Bolsonaro has been scathing in his criticism of the left-wing governments of Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela, and cancelled invitations to their leaders.
Who is he?
Despite portraying himself as a political outsider during his campaign, Mr Bolsonaro served seven terms in Brazil's lower house of Congress, the Chamber of Deputies, before being elected president.Despite portraying himself as a political outsider during his campaign, Mr Bolsonaro served seven terms in Brazil's lower house of Congress, the Chamber of Deputies, before being elected president.
He has been a member of several political parties but is currently in the Social Liberal Party (PSL), which has grown from having a tiny presence in Congress to becoming the party with the second largest number of deputies in the lower house.He has been a member of several political parties but is currently in the Social Liberal Party (PSL), which has grown from having a tiny presence in Congress to becoming the party with the second largest number of deputies in the lower house.
Before becoming a politician, Mr Bolsonaro served in Brazil's military, where he was a paratrooper and rose to the rank of captain.Before becoming a politician, Mr Bolsonaro served in Brazil's military, where he was a paratrooper and rose to the rank of captain.
During the election race in September, he was stabbed by a knifeman at a rally and seriously injured, taking more than a month to recover. During the election race in September, he was stabbed at a rally and seriously injured, taking more than a month to recover.
How close are his ties to the military? During his time as a lawmaker, Mr Bolsonaro represented the interests of the armed forces and since his election he has named seven former military men to key ministries.
Very. During his time as a lawmaker, Mr Bolsonaro represented the interests of the armed forces and since his election he has named seven former military men to key ministries.
He has also expressed nostalgia for the time when Brazil was under military rule and the hard-line policies enforced during the period in which thousands were jailed and tortured.He has also expressed nostalgia for the time when Brazil was under military rule and the hard-line policies enforced during the period in which thousands were jailed and tortured.
He has praised that era as a "glorious period" in Brazil's history. Why did his election cause such a stir?
Why has his election caused such a stir?
Brazil only returned to democracy in 1985 after more than 20 years under military rule and some critics see his election as a threat to the country's democracy.Brazil only returned to democracy in 1985 after more than 20 years under military rule and some critics see his election as a threat to the country's democracy.
Since being elected, Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly stated that he he is committed to democracy and that he will abide by Brazil's constitution. Previous comments he has made endorsing the use of torture and disparaging women, gay people and Afro-Brazilians have left many Brazilians worried.
But previous comments he has made endorsing the use of torture and disparaging women, gay people and Afro-Brazilians have left many Brazilians worried. The election campaign which brought him to power has left the country deeply divided into those who see him as the man to put Brazil on to the right track after massive corruption scandals, and those who fear he could lead Brazil into an authoritarian future.
The election campaign which brought him to power has left the country deeply divided into those who see him as the man to put Brazil on to the right track after massive corruption scandals rocked the country and those who fear he could lead Brazil into an authoritarian future.
What are his key policies?What are his key policies?
Mr Bolsonaro's key campaign promises were to drive down crime and to stamp out corruption, which has seen scores of top businessmen and high-ranking politicians, including former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, jailed. Mr Bolsonaro's promise to drive down crime and stamp out corruption comes after scores of top businessmen and high-ranking politicians, including former left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, were jailed.
In order to achieve the former, he wants to loosen laws on gun ownership so that "honest citizens" can carry arms and "protect themselves".
On Saturday, he tweeted that he would issue a decree to allow citizens who do not have a criminal record to own guns.
Days after being elected, he picked Brazil's most famous anti-corruption judge, Sergio Moro, as his minister of justice.Days after being elected, he picked Brazil's most famous anti-corruption judge, Sergio Moro, as his minister of justice.
Mr Moro, who has been the key force behind the massive Car Wash corruption investigation, accepted despite having said in the past that he would never enter politics. Mr Moro was the key force behind the massive Car Wash corruption investigation.
While the move was welcomed by some who see Judge Moro as a relentless fighter against corruption others criticised the judge for "abandoning" his corruption investigation. There was concern among environmentalists when Mr Bolsonaro suggested during the election campaign that the ministry of agriculture might be merged with that of the environment.
Why are environmentalists worried? But he backtracked and has also revoked a pledge to quit the Paris climate accord, which sets targets for cutting greenhouse gases.
Environmentalists were aghast when Mr Bolsonaro announced that as part of his drive to streamline Brazil's government, he would merge the ministry of agriculture and that of the environment.
Mr Bolsonaro argued that such a move would cut down on the red tape farmers faced but environmentalists feared that it would erode the protection of the Amazon rain forest.
Days after his election and in the face of severe criticism by the then-ministers of the environment and agriculture he backtracked on the issue.
Just days before the second round of the election, he also revoked a pledge to quit the Paris climate accord, which sets targets for cutting greenhouse gases.
The man he has named as his environment minister has since confirmed that Brazil will remain part of the Paris Agreement.
How will Brazil's international relations be affected?How will Brazil's international relations be affected?
Mr Bolsonaro has been very clear about who he considers to be his international allies and those he views as foes.Mr Bolsonaro has been very clear about who he considers to be his international allies and those he views as foes.
US President Donald Trump is "an example" to him and Mr Bolsonaro has promised to follow the US lead and relocate Brazil's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Mr Trump is "an example" to him and Mr Bolsonaro has promised to follow the US lead and relocate Brazil's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Following a meeting with Mr Bolsonaro on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that it was only a matter of "when, not if" Brazil would make the move. Mr Bolsonaro also accused Cuba of holding back some of the salaries paid to Cuban doctors working in Brazil, prompting Cuba to pull out their doctors in retaliation.
He also accused Cuba of holding back some of the salaries paid to Cuban doctors working in Brazil, prompting Cuba to pull out their doctors in retaliation.
But his harshest words have been for those "reds" he accuses of corruption within Brazil.
Speaking to his supporters ahead of the second round, he said he would "purge" the country of such criminal elements and they would face either jail or leaving Brazil altogether.