Bolsonaro’s policies will decrease security over the long term in Brazil

A limited pension reform will fail to resolve state budget problems. Tolerance for militias will also harm the security environment.

This report was co-authored with Rafael Saliés, an independent consultant on Brazil politics, economics and security. He can be reached at gastaosaliesrafael@gmail.com.

Key points:

• Brazil’s political challenges, particularly those regarding pension reform, are likely to increase violent crime in the coming two years.

• Bolsonaro and his allies promote a poli…