Old Politics Dies Hard in Brazil Despite Sweeping Corruption
- In the lower house, 79% of deputies are seeking reelection
- Incumbents have huge advantages compared with newcomers
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In the aftermath of the greatest political corruption scandal in Brazil’s history and the worst recession on record, the nation’s desire for a profound renewal is being met by a political elite digging in its heels.
It’s not just the leading presidential candidates, all of whom represent established parties and have been in politics for at least a decade, one of them for half a century.