Brazil's New President Sworn In, Vows To 'Strengthen Democracy'
- 5 years ago
Reuters reports Right-wing nationalist Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as Brazil’s president on Tuesday. He immediately called on Congress to combat endemic corruption and promised to “work tirelessly so that Brazil reaches its destiny.” Addressing a joint session of Congress minutes after taking the oath of office, Bolsonaro, a former Army captain and admirer of the country’s 1964-1985 military dictatorship, vowed to adhere to democratic norms.