Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption Far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro has won Brazil's presidential election. But who is he?

Far-right politician Jair Bolsonaro has won a sweeping victory in Brazil's presidential election.

The former army captain won 55.2% of the vote against 44.8% for Fernando Haddad of the left-wing Workers' Party.

Mr Bolsonaro's pledge to fight crime and corruption following a string of scandals have won him mass support.

However critics are worried by his praise of Brazil's former dictatorship, and by his comments on race, women and homosexuality.

In one infamous incident in 2015 he told a fellow lawmaker she was too ugly to rape.

Mr Bolsonaro's controversial comments, his pro-gun stance and his populist approach to politics have led to some media dubbing him "Trump of the Tropics".

President Trump himself took to Twitter on Monday to praise the Brazilian president-elect.

For his supporters, Mr Bolsonaro is a politician who they say will bring much needed change to the country - a swing to the right after four elections won by the left.

For the past four years, Brazil has been consumed by a criminal investigation - known as Operation Car Wash - that has uncovered massive corruption.

Dozens of business and political leaders have been jailed. Among them was former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was barred from standing in the election.

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How did the result break down?

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Who is Bolsonaro and what is he likely to do in office?

The 63-year-old leads the Social Liberal Party (PSL), an anti-establishment group that combines social conservatism and pro-market policies.

Mr Bolsonaro is a deeply polarising figure who has had a divisive effect on Brazilians with both supporters and opponents taking to the streets to make their voices heard.

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He has in the past defended the killing of opponents to the country's former military regime and said he is "in favour of dictatorship".

But after the results came in, he told supporters he would be a "defender of democracy" and uphold the constitution.

One of his flagship policies is to restore security by relaxing gun laws and suggested that "every honest citizens" should be able to own a gun.

He has promised to reduce state intervention in the economy and indicated that Brazil could pull out of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.

He takes over on 1 January 2019.

Messy future

Analysis by BBC's Katy Watson in Sao Paulo

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Is there a chance Mr Bolsonaro could soften his stance, now he's won power? Few experts believe it. You only need to look to another firebrand in the continent for guidance.

"The things that Donald Trump outlined and the signals that he gave during the campaign he carried through with," says Kyle Pope of the Columbia Journalism Review, who has studied parallels between Brazil's new president and the leader of the US.

Many say a comparison with Mr Trump is inaccurate. Instead, they say Mr Bolsonaro is more akin to Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines.

Whatever the comparison, what is clear is that country's sharp swing to the right will resonate beyond Brazil as another populist takes power.

And the opposition will redouble efforts not to take away the gains that country's made since it returned to democracy 30 years ago.

The future looks messy for Brazil.

Does Mr Bolsonaro have backing in Congress?

Yes and no.

On the one hand, his PSL party achieved a remarkable breakthrough in this month's legislative election, increasing its representation from one to 52 seats in the lower house.

However Mr Haddad's PT remains the largest party, with 56 seats.

But most ominously for Mr Bolsonaro, there will be a record 30 parties represented in the next Congress.

This suggest that finding backing for legislation could be difficult for the new president.

What about reaction from outside Brazil?

A number of Latin American leaders congratulated Mr Bolsonaro:

Argentine President Mauricio Macri described the poll results as Mr Bolsonaro's "triumph"

Chilean President Sebastián Piñera congratulated Brazilians for a "clean and democratic election"

Colombia's Ivan Duque welcomed the result and called for the two countries' "brotherly relations" to be strengthened further

Mexican outgoing President President Enrique Peña Nieto hailed Brazil's "democratic strength"

Peru's Martin Vizcarra wished Mr Bolsonaro "full success"

Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro extended his "congratulations to the people of Brazil"

Amnesty International said that taking into account his campaign pledges, Mr Bolsonaro's victory could pose a "huge risk" to Brazil's indigenous peoples, LGBT communities, black youth, women, activists and civil society organisations. </s> Brazil's President-elect, Jair Bolsonaro, confirmed Thursday that he intends to move his country's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

"As previously stated during our campaign, we intend to transfer the Brazilian Embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem. Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that," he wrote in a Facebook post.

If Bolsonaro keeps this campaign promise, Brazil will be the third country to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem, after the United States and Guatemala.

Bolsonaro was elected as Brazil's next president on Oct.28 and plans to take office on Jan. 1.

President Donald Trump congratulated Bolsonaro on his win on Twitter this week.

"Had a very good conversation with the newly elected President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, who won his race by a substantial margin. We agreed that Brazil and the United States will work closely together on Trade, Military and everything else! Excellent call, wished him congrats!" Trump tweeted. </s> • Far-right Brazilian politician Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed in the stomach during a campaign rally.
• Footage from the event shows the candidate sitting on a supporters' shoulders and waving to the crowd when a man suddenly plunges a knife into his abdomen.
• His son tweeted that the candidate arrived at the hospital "almost dead" but his condition had stabilized.
• Bolsonaro is known for his controversial and outspoken views, and garnered comparisons to President Donald Trump.
• Brazil's campaign season has already been wrought with controversy as the country gears up for the October 7 elections.

Far-right Brazilian politician Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed in the stomach during a campaign rally on Thursday as the nation gears up for what will likely be a divisive election.

Footage from the event shows the candidate sitting on a supporters' shoulders and waving to the crowd when a man suddenly plunges a knife into his abdomen. Bolsonaro was visibly in pain and was whisked away by his supporters into a car.

The suspected stabber was swiftly jumped and beaten by the crowd of supporters attending the rally. 40-year-old Adelio Bispo de Oliveira has been identified by police as a suspect. His motive remains unclear.

Bolsonaro's son confirmed the attack on Twitter and initially said the wounds were "superficial," though he later wrote that his father's condition is "more serious than expected."

He added that the knife perforated Bolsonaro's organs, and that he had arrived at the hospital "almost dead." Bolsonaro underwent surgery and his condition appears to have stabilized.

The 63-year-old is known for his nationalistic policies and controversial views against homosexuality, refugees, and minorities. He is widely considered to be the front-runner for the upcoming October elections, and his outspoken political approach and larger-than-life persona has garnered comparisons to President Donald Trump.

Bolsonaro has faced backlash for his statements in the past.

In 2015, he told Brazilian newspaper Zero Hora that men and women should not receive the same salaries as men because women get pregnant. He was also ordered to pay fellow congresswoman Maria do Rosario $2,500 for saying that she was "not worth raping" because "she is very ugly."

Brazil's presidential election has already been wrought with controversy. Two candidates on opposite sides of the political spectrum have been charged with corruption, and former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had began a strong reelection campaign despite being sentenced to 12 years in prison for money laundering and corruption. The Supreme Court barred his candidacy last week, though he has vowed to appeal the decision. </s> Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has stated that his sentiment for US President Donald Trump is growing more intense, the website Brazil 247 reported.

"After that compliment from Trump yesterday, I'm more and more in love with him", he said after Trump's speech about US-Brazilian relations.

The US president earlier expressed hope of reaching a free trade agreement with Brazil and complimented Bolsonaro, noting that Brazil is already a "big trading partner" for the United States. Trump, however, complained that the country has imposed "a lot of tariffs" on US goods.

Bolsonaro previously stated that he was considering appointing his son, lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, as Brazilian ambassador to the United States.

In June, Bolsonaro said that he supported Trump's 2020 re-election bid during a meeting between the two at the G20 summit in the Japanese city of Osaka. </s> Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption President Bolsonaro calls for an end of corruption in his inauguration speech

Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has used his inaugural speech to promise to build a "society without discrimination or division".

The former army captain told Congress he wanted a "national pact" to free Brazil of corruption, crime and economic mismanagement.

In a swipe at the left, he vowed to free Brazil of "ideology".

He is seen as a deeply divisive figure whose racist, homophobic and misogynistic remarks have angered many.

Mr Bolsonaro, 63, won the presidential election by a wide margin against Fernando Haddad of the left-wing Workers' Party on 28 October.

He was propelled to victory by campaign promises to curb Brazil's rampant corruption and crime.

US President Donald Trump commended him for his speech on Tuesday, saying the US was "with" him.

Among the foreign guests at the inauguration were US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

'Bromance with Trump'

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Bolsonaro arrived at Congress with his wife Michelle

Analysis by Katy Watson, BBC News, Brasilia

Jair Bolsonaro may have struck a more presidential tone in today's speeches compared with the fiery rhetoric used during his campaign, but he made it clear his values remained the same - family, conservatism and God.

And despite having won the elections, he's not given up his criticism of Brazil's leftist politics that he feels have ruined the country. The rhetoric he used was familiar - that from today Brazilians are now freed from socialism - and it strikes a chord with millions fed up with corruption scandals that have embroiled Brazilian politics in recent years.

With Donald Trump and the so-called "Trump of the Tropics" exchanging tweets about their mutual support for each other and commitment to work together, the bromance with one of the world's most powerful presidents has begun. It's a relationship that everyone will be watching very closely.

What exactly did Bolsonaro promise?

"Brazil will return to being a country free of ideological constrictions," he told Congress in the capital, Brasilia.

"I will divide power in a progressive, conscientious and responsible way."

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Guards were on duty in ceremonial dress at the Congress for the inauguration

His administration, he said, was "committed to those Brazilians who want good schools to prepare their kids for the job market and not for political militancy".

Pledging support for the military and police, he said: "The national motto is order and progress. No society can develop without respecting these."

On the economy, he promised to "create a new virtuous cycle to open markets" and "carry out important structural reforms" to tackle the public deficit.

In an apparent reference to gun control, he said: "Good citizens deserve the means to defend themselves." On Saturday, he tweeted that he would issue a decree to allow citizens who did not have a criminal record to own guns.

Image copyright EPA Image caption A giant figure of Mr Bolsonaro was erected for the inauguration in Brasilia

After being sworn in in front of Congress, Mr Bolsonaro went on to the Planalto Palace where the outgoing President, Michel Temer, handed over the presidential sash.

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Jair Bolsonaro gestures after receiving the presidential sash

Speaking afterwards, he said Brazil would "start to free itself of socialism" and "political correctness".

On a day filled with pageant, he travelled around Brasilia in an open-top vintage Rolls Royce escorted by cavalry on white horses and jogging security guards, as crowds of supporters cheered.

"I came here just for the inauguration," supporter Antonio Vendramin told AFP.

"I made a lot of money and saved money to buy the ticket, to be able to buy the plane ticket because it's a long way to come by car but we managed to make it all the way to be here on this day for President Bolsonaro's inauguration. We're full of pride."

Who is Bolsonaro?

Despite portraying himself as a political outsider during his campaign, Mr Bolsonaro served seven terms in Brazil's lower house of Congress, the Chamber of Deputies, before being elected president.

He has been a member of several political parties but is currently in the Social Liberal Party (PSL), which has grown from having a tiny presence in Congress to becoming the party with the second largest number of deputies in the lower house.

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Firefighters kept Bolsonaro followers cool outside the presidential palace in Brasilia

Before becoming a politician, Mr Bolsonaro served in Brazil's military, where he was a paratrooper and rose to the rank of captain.

During the election race in September, he was stabbed at a rally and seriously injured, taking more than a month to recover.

Image copyright AFP Image caption Mr Bolsonaro has chosen ex-military officers for many key government posts

During his time as a lawmaker, Mr Bolsonaro represented the interests of the armed forces and since his election he has named seven former military men to head key ministries.

He has also expressed nostalgia for the time when Brazil was under military rule and the hard-line policies enforced during the period, which saw thousands jailed and tortured.

Why did his election cause such a stir?

Brazil only returned to democracy in 1985 after more than 20 years under military rule, and some critics see his election as a threat to the country's democracy.

Previous comments he has made endorsing the use of torture and disparaging women, gay people and Afro-Brazilians have left many Brazilians worried.

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The election campaign which brought him to power has left the country deeply divided into those who see him as the man to put Brazil on to the right track after massive corruption scandals, and those who fear he could lead Brazil into an authoritarian future.

What are his key policies?

Mr Bolsonaro's promise to drive down crime and stamp out corruption comes after scores of top businessmen and high-ranking politicians, including former left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, were jailed.

Days after being elected, he picked Brazil's most famous anti-corruption judge, Sergio Moro, as his minister of justice.

Mr Moro was the key force behind the massive "Car Wash" corruption investigation.

There was concern among environmentalists when Mr Bolsonaro suggested during the election campaign that the ministry of agriculture might be merged with that of the environment.

But he has backtracked on that and also revoked a pledge to quit the Paris climate accord, which sets targets for cutting greenhouse gases.

How will Brazil's international relations be affected?

Mr Bolsonaro has been very clear about who he considers to be his international allies and those he views as foes.

Mr Trump is "an example" to him, and Mr Bolsonaro has promised to follow the US lead and relocate Brazil's embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Image copyright EPA Image caption Mr Bolsonaro visited a synagogue with Benjamin Netanyahu in Rio

Mr Bolsonaro has accused Cuba of holding back some of the salaries paid to Cuban doctors working in Brazil, prompting Cuba to pull out its doctors in retaliation. </s> Bolsonaro y Trump, en uno de sus encuentros Fuente: Reuters

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SAN PABLO.- Según revelaron hoy fuentes gubernamentales brasileñas citadas por el diario Folha de S. Paulo, el presidente Jair Bolsonaro le sugirió en una conversación a su par estadounidense, Donald Trump , visitar la Argentina antes de los comicios de octubre próximo para respaldar la reelección de Mauricio Macri .

Las elecciones en la Argentina y el rechazo de Bolsonaro a un pedido de Trump para intervenir militarmente en Venezuela fueron parte de la conversación que el brasileño y el estadounidense tuvieron el 28 de junio pasado en Japón, en el marco del G-20, informó Folha.

Citando a testigos de la reunión entre Trump y Bolsonaro, Folha contó que ambos mandatarios discutieron el proceso electoral argentino "con tono de preocupación ante una eventual derrota" de Macri.

"El brasileño -publicó Folha- propuso que Trump visitara la Argentina antes de las elecciones, en octubre, como una señal de apoyo a Macri. También sugirió una reunión con otros líderes latinoamericanos de derecha y la presentación de un paquete de soluciones para evitar lo que llamó el 'surgimiento de una nueva Venezuela en América del Sur'".

En otro tramo, según las fuentes, Trump sondeó a Bolsonaro sobre una acción militar conjunta para derrocar al presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, algo descartado por el brasileño.

Bolsonaro argumentó, según el diario, que las Fuerzas Armadas de Brasil fueron debilitadas en las últimas dos décadas, que la topografía venezolana favorecía a la acción de guerrillas chavistas y que una acción militar de este tipo le causaría problemas en la región sudamericana. </s> US President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro the full support of the United States as Brazil continues to battle wildfires in the Amazon rainforest

WASHINGTON (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 27th August, 2019) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro the full support of the United States as Brazil continues to battle wildfires in the Amazon rainforest.

"I have gotten to know President [Jair Bolsonaro] well in our dealings with Brazil," Trump said in a statement posted on Twitter. "He is working very hard on the Amazon fires and in all respects doing a great job for the people of Brazil - Not easy. He and his country have the full and complete support of the USA!"

On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the Group of Seven industrialized countries will urgently allocate about 20 million euro [$22.

2 million] to help extinguish the fires.

The Amazon rainforest, which produces about 20 percent of the Earth atmosphere's oxygen, is burning from wildfires at a record rate and has drawn international attention.

Environmental activists have been staging protests at Brazilian embassies worldwide and accusing Bolsonaro of supporting farmers who are burning the rainforest to expand farming land.

On Saturday, the Brazilian authorities deployed troops in an attempt to fight the fires. </s> OSAKA, June 28 US President Donald Trump might have infamously fallen “in love” with North Korea’s leader, but he seemed to have room in his heart for another during a meeting today with Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro.

Right-wing leader Bolsonaro has often been compared to the US leader and even nicknamed the “Trump of the tropics”.

And the two leaders had nothing but praise for each other during face-to-face talks, held on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Japan’s Osaka — a reunion of sorts after their first meeting in March at the White House.

“He is a special man, doing very well, very much loved by the people of Brazil,” Trump said, smiling broadly.

For his part, Bolsonaro told the US president: “I have been a great admirer of you for quite some time, even before your election.”

“I support Trump, I support the United States, I support your re-election,” he added.

The Brazilian ex-army captain may be a relatively rare ally for Trump at a G20 meeting expected to be one of the most fractious in years with disputes over trade, climate change and Middle East tensions on the agenda.

Like Trump, Bolsonaro is considered a climate change sceptic, and the Brazilian also subscribes to the US leader’s love of social media.

He immortalised their encounter in a photo posted on his official Twitter account, showing him posing alongside Trump in the US leader’s characteristic pose: a jaunty thumbs up. -AFP </s> Jair Bolsonaro, President-elect of Brazil, has vowed to move the country’s embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

Bolsonaro made the vow yesterday via his official Twitter handle.

Moving Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem will make Brazil the largest country after the United States to make the switch.

“As previously stated during our campaign, we intend to transfer the Brazilian Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.

“Israel is a sovereign state and we shall duly respect that,” he said.

Recall that in December, 2017, President Donald Trump of the United States of America recognized Jerusalem as the Israeli capital.

The United States officially moved its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on May 14.

Other countries that followed in the move were Guatemala and Paraguay.

However, Paraguay announced in October 2018 that it would return its embassy to Tel Aviv.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro officially endorse the re-election campaign of Mauricio Macri.