The government’s political leadership style is distinct from previous governments. Relations with Congress were tense for most of the first two years of government. While the predecessor governments relied on fixed majorities according to the model of coalition presidentialism, the current government repeatedly goes toe-to-toe with Congress.

Panelists:

Fernando Limongi (Universidade de São Paulo / Fundação Getulio Vargas)

Timothy Power (University of Oxford)