Military involvement in political disputes as a factor of institutional instability in Brazil

This paper looks at how recent military involvement in political disputes raises instability Brazil. Ahead of the presidential election October 2022, this research sheds light on President Bolsonaro abuses Armed Forces` prestige and power as an instrument intimidation pressure. includes encouraging followers to call for intervention against Congress Supreme Court. To analyse scenario initiated 2013, study identifies declarations made by senior officers reactions other two Branches Bolsonaro’s moves. Despite no evidence that Forces support any threat democracy, there should be constant efforts keep them nonpartisan institutions. Shielding commanders from domestic is part effort, which shall considered protection constitutional order.