Why Brazil's gun lobby is backing Bolsonaro as country heads to polls
Summary
As Brazil prepares for national elections, gun rights are a major issue, especially in the rural south. Under President Jair Bolsonaro, the number of registered firearms users increased sharply, while his opponent, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, wants to reduce gun access.Key Facts
- Brazil is holding elections where gun policies may affect voters.
- President Jair Bolsonaro increased the number of hunters, shooters, and gun collectors by seven times in four years.
- These registered firearm users are called "CACs."
- Bolsonaro’s gun policies made Brazil more heavily armed than before.
- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to reverse Bolsonaro’s pro-gun policies.
- The gun lobby in Brazil strongly supports Bolsonaro because of his stance on firearms.
- This issue is particularly important to people living in rural southern Brazil.
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