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Brazil's Democracy Threatened by Rising Evangelical Power

7/15/2025

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"Apocalypse in the Tropics," directed by Petra Costa, delves into Brazil's turbulent political landscape under Jair Bolsonaro, revealing the alarming rise of evangelical influence. The documentary captures the chaos following Bolsonaro's electoral defeat, serving as a stark reminder of the precarious state of Brazil's democracy, now overshadowed by the looming power of entrenched religious factions.

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"Apocalypse in the Tropics," directed by Petra Costa, delves into Brazil's turbulent political landscape under Jair Bolsonaro, revealing the alarming rise of evangelical influence. The documentary captures the chaos following Bolsonaro's electoral defeat, serving as a stark reminder of the precarious state of Brazil's democracy, now overshadowed by the looming power of entrenched religious factions.