Latin America turns right as Democrats turn left
The final result won’t be known until later this month, but if the first round of Brazil’s election is any indication, it will soon become the latest Latin American country to turn back to conservatism after socialism led to crime, inflation, and stagnant economic growth. At a time when so many young Americans are tempted by the easy answers socialism offers, Latin America’s painful experience should serve as a warning of what the United States can still avoid.
TL;DR
- Brazil's presidential election is heading to a runoff between Flavio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
- Bolsonaro led Lula da Silva in the first round, 47% to 45%.
- The election outcome could make Brazil the latest Latin American country to embrace conservatism after experiencing issues attributed to socialism.
- These issues include crime, inflation, and stagnant economic growth.
- The article suggests Latin America's experience with socialism serves as a warning to the United States.