Fernando Collor
In short
A former Brazilian politician who served as the 32nd president of Brazil. He is currently mentioned in news reports as a point of comparison regarding economic policies and historical political tactics.
Who they are now
He is a retired politician who previously served as the President of Brazil from 1990 to 1992. Following his resignation during an impeachment attempt, he was disqualified from holding office for several years.
Why they are in the news
His name is being used in political discussions to compare modern economic proposals to his historical 'Plano Collor' and to draw parallels to past political manoeuvres during current election cycles.
An example of their work
He served as the youngest president in Brazilian history, taking office at age 40. His presidency was marked by the controversial Plano Collor, which involved the freezing of bank accounts.
Sources
- Fernando Collor de Mello
- Flávio promete reduzir parcelas de dívidas da população para R$ 20 e vira alvo de comparação com Plano Collor
- Get ready for a bloody week
- Entrevista de Luchsinger lembra cartada de Collor com mãe de Lurian e dá munição a Flávio Bolsonaro