*With a strong hate speech, Bolsonaro won a place in the second round supported by a more conservative party in Congress
By Fernando Cruz
The Brazilian far right is here to stay. Unpredicted by the polls, President Jair Bolsonaro (PL) showed strength beyond the small territory where he usually talks to his supporters. With 43.20 percent of the votes against 48.43 percent for Luiz Infio Lula da Silva (PT), Bolsonaro not only guaranteed his participation in the second round, but also formed a fierce caucus in Congress. His party, the PL, obtained the most votes.