In Brazil, Bolsonaro Gambles on a Coronavirus Culture War

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Bolsonaro was supposed to be against the idea of the populace forming large crowds in the streets, but he began tweeting out videos of the demonstrations around the nation, obviously encouraging more of the true believers to hit the streets. Then he decided to go out himself, after all. Defying his own health minister, he greeted supporters at close quarters and posed for selfies. No mask this time. For some people, this was the last straw. Parts of big cities erupted in “panelaço,” the ritual banging of pots and pans.

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