Brazilian Public Is Fascinated With Santos Scandal

Mother Jones reports:

The shitstorm swirling around the Republican politician has particularly resonated with Brazilian, who are big on soap operas and have a singular appreciation for dramatic plot twists in politics. Most reactions express a mix of embarrassment and amusement. While Santos wasn’t born in Brazil, some Brazilians have attributed his flexible relationship to the truth to his heritage and the “Brazilian Way,” which can be interpreted as a predisposition for transgression.

Some chose to focus their criticism on Santos’ support of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been wandering around Florida while pretending Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration didn’t happen. In November, Santos posted a photo with Carla Zambelli, a far-right congresswoman and hardcore Bolsonaro supporter who chased a man down the streets while pointing a gun at him. “He took the DNA of the homeland to America—shame,” a user posted on Instagram.

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Brazil’s biggest soap opera right now? The George Santos scandal.https://t.co/gAKk2hdxXP

— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) January 5, 2023