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The ‘Trump of the Tropics’ Faces Biden As world leaders congratulated President-elect Biden and made plans to work with his administration, one conspicuous holdout remained: President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil. When Bolsonaro at last tweeted his congratulations on December 15, the message was short and cordial—an essential first step for pragmatic Brazil-US relations. While genuine interest in making the relationship work exists in the new administration, Bolsonaro’s past support for Trump and questioning of the legitimacy of the U.S .election will not be forgotten. And other challenges exist. Climate change is a key bilateral priority for the incoming administration, bringing potential for significant tensions. Engagement between Biden and Bolsonaro on deforestation and other climate issues may create space for continued collaboration in areas where progress was made under President Trump, including trade and COVID-19. The risk? Disagreements over climate change will prove an insurmountable roadblock.
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Ricardo Zúñiga, Interim Director, Brazil Institute
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Paulo Sotero, Distinguished Fellow, Brazil Institute Anya Prusa, Slater Family Fellow & Senior Associate, Brazil Institute
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