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by unmole 749 days ago
His first term coincided with the commodity boom triggered by demand from a rising China. The growth was primarily down to luck.
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Growth yes, the systemic changes to share that growth among the populace, no. That was his legacy.
Bolsonaro had a commodity boom and transferred wealth to the Brazilian rich. Fernando Henrique Cardoso also had a commodity boom.

Lula uses the commodity boom to enrich all population. A non radical international politic also helps. Bolsonaro fought with Chine, our main commercial partner