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President of Brazil (2019–2022) · 1955–

Jair Bolsonaro Political views on the 12 axes

A former army captain who campaigned on law and order, gun rights, traditional family values and market reforms.

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These positions are our editorial estimate for Jair Bolsonaro, based on his record in office, his 2018 and 2022 campaigns and his 2025 Supreme Court conviction over the plot to overturn the 2022 election, and may change. To dispute one, email support@12axes.site.

Where Jair Bolsonaro stands

Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.

Structure
Federal40%60%Unitary

Centrist

Representation
Democratic35%65%Autocratic

Bicameral

Power
Security85%15%Freedom

Authoritarian

Diplomacy
Internationalist20%80%Nationalist

Nationalist

Military
Militarist85%15%Pacifist

Militarist

Trade
Protectionist40%60%Globalist

Moderate

Economy
Equality20%80%Markets

Capitalist

Control
Planned30%70%Laissez-Faire

Markets

Religion
Secular15%85%Religious

Religious

Culture
Progressive10%90%Traditional

Traditionalist

Immigration
Assimilationist75%25%Multiculturalist

Assimilationist

Technology
Technology40%60%Bioconservative

Neutral

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