Brazil celebrated, this Monday, Independence Day in the midst of an electoral campaign and less than a month from the elections, at a time of institutional turmoil due to a corruption case that affects the Brazilian political and judicial system.
The celebration takes place in a context of intense political dispute between the main candidates for the Presidency of the Republic, who take advantage of the symbolic date to reinforce their messages to voters.
The corruption case mentioned in the article is generating an institutional crisis in the country, affecting both the political and judicial systems, which adds tension to the electoral period.
The proximity of the elections, combined with institutional instability, makes this Independence Day particularly challenging for Brazil, at a time when confidence in institutions is at stake.
