VOICED : La izquierda puesta a prueba en las municipales de Brasil

The transcript discusses the Brazilian local elections held before the 2018 presidential election, highlighting the deployment of military forces for security due to candidate assassinations. It addresses the weakened state of the left-wing due to corruption scandals and political instability, including the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff. Former President Lula da Silva downplays the impact of the Petrobras scandal on his party. The public is more concerned with local issues like cleanliness over corruption. The elections occur amidst a divided political climate, economic recession, and high unemployment.

What was the primary reason for deploying 25,000 military personnel during the Brazilian municipal elections?

• To assist in the voting process

• To ensure the safety of candidates and voters

• To promote the elections internationally

• To manage traffic during the elections

Which political figure dismissed the impact of corruption scandals on their party during the elections?

• Michel Temer

• Dilma Rousseff

• Fernando Henrique Cardoso

• Luis Inacio Lula da Silva

What was the main concern of the Brazilian public according to the former president, despite the corruption scandal?

• The outcome of the elections

• The international perception of Brazil

• The cleanliness of public spaces

• The performance of the military

What economic condition has Brazil been experiencing since 2015?

• Recession

• Stagnation

• Economic boom

• Rapid growth

How many people were unemployed in Brazil during the time of the elections?

• 8 million

• 10 million

• 5 million

• 12 million