Smoking barricades made of burning tires criss-cross sections of roads in Brazil. In other parts of the country, lines of semi-trucks have stood shoulder to shoulder for days along stretches of highway, paralyzing transportation.
The scene is emblematic of the devotion and hope inspired by incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, who lost a tight election race to left-wing opponent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Oct. 30.
It’s also a stark reminder that many Brazilians aren’t ready for higher taxes and increased social welfare programs, which are a trademark among socialist leaders of the region. Lula made clear his intentions to do both during his election campaign….