Maximum Cultural War, Minimum Governance: How Jair Bolsonaro Runs Brazil Brazil seems to be trapped in Bolsonarist rhetoric of hate against the Other. Is there is a way out for the country? A Brazilian academic is trying to find an answer by delving deep into the far-right mindset and their tactics. Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro. Photo: Reuters/Adriano Machado World24/Feb/2021 Sao Paulo:Â Much of Daniel Silveiraâs fame rests on notoriety. Last week, the parliamentarian from Rio de Janeiro went âliveâ on social media for his tens of thousands of followers. With his biceps bulging from the sleeves of a chest-hugging T-shirt, Silveira launched into a profanity-filled rant against the Brazilian Supreme Court, lasting 19 minutes and 9 seconds.