Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's newly elected president, has vowed to adopt and implement economic policies that will benefit businesses, target corruption and combat drug cartels; he also reaffirmed his alignment with the United States during his oath of office on Tuesday, according to the country's lower house.
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The politician has taken an oath of office at a special session of the Chamber of Deputies.
The move comes after Bolsonaro, who represents the right-wing Social Liberal Party, secured a four-year presidential term by winning the October election.
The Tuesday inauguration of Bolsonaro was attended by a number of foreign delegations, including representatives of Russia.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also attended the inauguration ceremony.
— Secretary Pompeo (@SecPompeo) 1 января 2019 г.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump congratulated Jair Bolsonaro on his victory and making 'a great inauguration speech.'
Congratulations to President @JairBolsonaro who just made a great inauguration speech — the U.S.A. is with you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 1 января 2019 г.
Responding to Trump's comment, the newly elected Brazilian president said that together and 'under God's protection', the partners 'shall bring prosperity and progress.'
Dear Mr. President @realDonalTrump, I truly appreciate your words of encouragement. Together, under God’s protection, we shall bring prosperity and progress to our people! https://t.co/dplAFNJGdA
— Jair M. Bolsonaro (@jairbolsonaro) 1 января 2019 г.
Bolsonaro, who is an ex-army captain managed to attain power amid escalating voter discontent caused by political graft, surging violent street crime, and an unstable economy.
