Flávio Bolsonaro Proposes 'Bukele Standard' for Brazilian Prisons, Vows to Double Federal Facilities
Senator and presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro announced his intention to adopt a 'Bukele standard' for public security in Brazil, aiming to significantly increase the number of federal prisons and implement tougher measures against criminal factions. Speaking at a campaign launch event for Flávio Roscoe in Belo Horizonte, Bolsonaro stated his plan to create over half a million new prison vacancies and double the number of federal prisons from five to ten. He emphasized a 'heavy hand' approach, asserting that criminals should be treated harshly. This 'Bukele standard' refers to the policies implemented by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele since 2022, which involve a state of exception and a hardline stance on public security. These measures in El Salvador have been associated with authoritarian actions, including arrests without judicial orders, collective trials, and detentions based on anonymous complaints. Bolsonaro also pledged to quadruple the minimum sentence for cell phone theft and for thos... 
