Brazil - Bolsonaro's attacks on democracy

Brazil's president tried and failed to reform the electoral system, but casting doubts on the system may be enough trouble.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies tried and failed to reform the electoral system this week. The attempt to change the constitution fell about 80 votes short in the Congress, a major legislative defeat for the president, but Bolsonaro still may have achieved his objective of casting doubt on the system.

The Intercept, New York Times and AP a…