Show Notes
Brazil—the largest nation in Latin America and one of the most important countries in the Western Hemisphere—is facing a political and constitutional crisis.
Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, joins Erick Stakelbeck to expose what he calls an unprecedented assault on free speech, political opposition, and democratic governance under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
• Eduardo details the growing crackdown on conservatives in Brazil, the legal battles facing the Bolsonaro family, and why he is currently living in Texas while continuing to fight for freedom in his homeland. He also discusses his father’s house arrest, the upcoming presidential election, the threat of narco-terrorism and organized crime in Latin Americaand why many Brazilians believe the future of their nation hangs in the balance.
As Brazil goes, so may much of Latin America. With elections approaching and political tensions rising, the stakes have never been higher.
Will Brazil return to freedom—or continue down a dangerous path?
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