I do a lot of work there, the spending leading to outsized
by krudler (2024-01-18 16:57:49)

In reply to: My understanding is Lula has done fine  posted by AquinasDomer

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growth is not going to be sustainable for a longer period of time, and there's a lot of apprehension in the business sector at the moment. One year is a lot of overflow from the prior year, so we'd need a longer term view before the AP declares victory for its favored party.

Bolsonaro and Milei are different characters as well
by AquinasDomer  (2024-01-18 17:15:05)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

I remember Boldonaro throwing a lot of spoils out to shore up his reelection

Milei might talk populist, but he seems to truly believe in his economic program. Bolsonaro seemed a little more Trumpy, at least from afar.
Agreed. I think Milei is serious about his plans for
by krudler  (2024-01-18 20:08:21)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

reform and cost cutting. Some of the currency stuff seems like a longshot to get done. Bolsonaro was definitely a lot more bluster, which is probably why he and Trump got along so well. Such an awesome country, with so many resources and such potential, often squandered by poor leadership.