Jair Bolsonaro

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jair Bolsonaro born?March 21, 1955
2. Where was Jair Bolsonaro born?Glicério, São Paulo, Brazil
3. What is the presidential term?January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2022
4. What is the congressional tenure?Member of the Chamber of Deputies from 1991 to 2019
5. What did Jair Bolsonaro do before he became president of Brazil?He was a soldier in the Brazilian Army, graduating from the Military Academy in 1977. After leaving the army, he became a congressman for Rio de Janeiro.
6. How did Jair Bolsonaro first become known to the public?In 1986 he wrote an article criticizing military pay, which led to a 15‑day detention. The incident made him a public figure.

Populism: A political approach that appeals to ordinary people who feel their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups.
Economic Liberalism: A political and economic ideology that favors free markets, minimal government intervention, and deregulation.
Coup d'état: A sudden, illegal seizure of power from a government, often by the military.