Career Timeline of Jair Bolsonaro: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Jair Bolsonaro, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Jair Messias Bolsonaro is a Brazilian politician and former military officer who served as the 38th president of Brazil from 2019 to 2023. Prior to his presidency, he was a member of the Chamber of Deputies for nearly three decades, from 1991 to 2019. His political career has been marked by conservative and nationalist views.
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Jair Bolsonaro was arrested by the Federal Police after allegedly trying to remove his ankle monitor, according to Justice Moraes's decision. The arrest took place in Brasília.
1973: Service in the Brazilian Army
In 1973, Bolsonaro began his service in the Brazilian Army.
1973: Admission to Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Exército
In 1973, Bolsonaro was admitted to the Escola Preparatória de Cadetes do Exército (the prep school of the Brazilian Army).
1977: Graduation as artillery officer
In 1977, Bolsonaro graduated from the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras as an artillery officer.
1977: Graduation from Military Academy
In 1977, Bolsonaro graduated from the Military Academy of Agulhas Negras.
1986: Criticism of military wages
In 1986, Bolsonaro gained publicity after writing an article for Veja magazine criticizing low military wages, leading to his arrest and detention.
1986: Interview about low military salaries
In 1986, Bolsonaro gave an interview to Veja magazine complaining about low military salaries and alleged dismissals due to budgetary cuts, gaining attention and praise from hardliners.
1987: Study in the Officers Improvement School
In 1987, Bolsonaro studied in the Officers Improvement School, where he made the Artillery Advanced Course.
December 1988: Departure from the Army
In December 1988, Bolsonaro left the Army to begin his political career after serving for 15 years and reaching the rank of captain. This occurred shortly after a ruling regarding accusations against him.
1988: Elected as city councilor
In 1988, Bolsonaro entered politics and was elected to serve as a city councilor in Rio de Janeiro, representing the Christian Democratic Party (PDC).
1990: Election to Chamber of Deputies
In 1990, Bolsonaro was first elected to the Chamber of Deputies as a representative for Rio de Janeiro.
1990: Elected federal deputy
In the 1990 elections, Bolsonaro was elected a federal deputy for the Christian Democratic Party.
1991: First term as federal deputy
In 1991, Bolsonaro began his first of seven consecutive terms as a federal deputy, representing the state of Rio de Janeiro.
1991: Member of the Chamber of Deputies
In 1991, Jair Bolsonaro became a member of the Chamber of Deputies, a position he held until 2019.
1995: Bolsonaro becomes a member of the Progressistas (PP)
In 1995, Jair Bolsonaro became a member of the Progressistas (PP).
2003: Bolsonaro leaves the Progressistas (PP)
In 2003, Jair Bolsonaro was no longer a member of the Progressistas (PP).
2005: Bolsonaro rejoins the Progressistas (PP)
In 2005, Jair Bolsonaro rejoined the Progressistas (PP).
2008: Financial Crisis
In 2022, Bolsonaro praised the role of BRICS during the 2008 financial crisis and described BRICS cooperation as a "factor of stability and prosperity in the international situation".
2014: Most votes in Rio de Janeiro
In 2014, Bolsonaro received the most votes for a congressman in Rio de Janeiro, with 465,000 votes.
January 2016: Moderating Discourse on Gay People
In January 2016, Bolsonaro, as a pre-candidate to the Presidency of Brazil, began to moderate his discourse on gay people by publishing a video on his official YouTube channel.
2016: Bolsonaro becomes a member of the Social Christian Party (PSC)
In 2016, Jair Bolsonaro became a member of the Social Christian Party (PSC).
October 2017: Campaign rally in Miami
During an October 2017 campaign rally in Miami, Bolsonaro saluted the American flag and led chants of "USA! USA!" to a large crowd.
January 2018: Switched to the Social Liberal Party (PSL)
In January 2018, Bolsonaro abandoned the Social Christian Party and switched to the Social Liberal Party (PSL).
April 2018: Frontrunner status after Lula's arrest
After the Workers' Party candidate Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was arrested in April 2018, Bolsonaro became the frontrunner according to major opinion polls.
July 2018: Nomination for president
On July 22, 2018, the PSL nominated Bolsonaro for president in the 2018 election.
August 2018: Presidential debates and interviews
In August 2018, Bolsonaro attended the first presidential debate of the year on Rede Bandeirantes, another debate on RedeTV!, and was interviewed on Jornal Nacional at Rede Globo.
October 2018: Statements on Gays
On 4 October 2018, Bolsonaro stated that he has nothing against gays and that he only fights against the "gay kit" in schools.
October 2018: First round of election and controversial speech
On October 7, 2018, Bolsonaro finished first in the first round of the election with 46% of the vote, leading to a runoff against Haddad. After the first round, he gave a controversial speech threatening political opponents. A second round was held on October 28, 2018.
2018: Changed mind on military coup
As of 2018, Bolsonaro appeared to have changed his mind about instigating a military coup, stating that if someone becomes the head of the country, it would be through voting.
2018: Presidential campaign and foreign relations
During the 2018 presidential campaign, Bolsonaro outlined plans to make considerable changes to Brazil's foreign relations, including ending the praise of dictators and improving relations with democracies like the United States, Israel, and Italy. He also showed distrust towards China during the campaign, despite Brazil's significant trade surplus with the country.
2018: End of term as federal deputy
In 2018, Bolsonaro ended his service as federal deputy for Rio de Janeiro, a position he held since 1991.
2018: Presidential election and policy shift
In 2018, Bolsonaro entered the presidential election, advocating economically liberal and pro-market policies.
2018: Bolsonaro was a member of the Social Christian Party (PSC)
In 2018, Jair Bolsonaro was a member of the Social Christian Party (PSC).
2018: Bolsonaro critizises Chavismo
In 2018, during his presidential campaign, Bolsonaro presented himself as a harsh critic of Chavismo, distancing himself from his previous comments made in 1999 when he stated that Hugo Chávez represented "hope for Latin America."
2018: Female support rises for Bolsonaro before election
Just before the 2018 election, it was reported that female support for Bolsonaro had risen to 27%.
January 2019: Bolsonaro Takes Office as President
In January 2019, Jair Bolsonaro took office as the 38th president of Brazil, succeeding Michel Temer, after winning the second round of the election with 55.13% of the votes.
January 2019: Bolsonaro's Cabinet Formation
In January 2019, Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as president and began assembling his cabinet, including Paulo Guedes as economy minister and Marcos Pontes as science and technology minister. The cabinet size grew to 22 members by December, surpassing his initial plan of 15.
March 2019: Visit to Israel
In March 2019, Bolsonaro visited Israel during the final weeks of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election campaign, where he was warmly welcomed. However, his announcement that the State of Palestine "is not a country" and his vow not to negotiate with terrorists were met with condemnation from the Arab League.
October 2019: End of visa requirements for Chinese and Indian entry into Brazil
In October 2019, during a state visit to China, Bolsonaro announced the end of the need for visas for Chinese and Indian entry into Brazil, following the removal of visa requirements for people from the US, Canada, Japan, and Australia.
November 2019: Bolsonaro Leaves Social Liberal Party
In November 2019, Bolsonaro left the Social Liberal Party due to conflicts with its leadership. His attempt to form a new party, Alliance for Brazil, failed to gather enough signatures for registration.
2019: Served as the 38th president of Brazil
In 2019, Jair Bolsonaro started serving as the 38th president of Brazil.
June 2020: Cabinet Resignations
By June 2020, several ministers in Bolsonaro's cabinet, including the ministers of Justice and Education, the Secretary of Government, and the head of the postal service, had resigned due to ideological clashes and falling out of favor with Bolsonaro.
March 2021: Dismissal of Defence Minister and Resignations
In March 2021, Bolsonaro dismissed Fernando Azevedo e Silva as defence minister, replacing him with Walter Souza Braga Netto, who, like Bolsonaro, admired the 1964–1985 military dictatorship. The day after Netto's appointment, the leaders of the army, air force, and navy all resigned.
July 2021: Appointment of Ciro Noguiera
On July 28, 2021, Bolsonaro appointed Ciro Nogueira, a senator implicated in the Odebrecht corruption case, as his chief of staff.
November 2021: Bolsonaro joins the Liberal Party
In November 2021, Jair Bolsonaro and his son Senator Flávio Bolsonaro joined the Liberal Party (PL) in preparation for the 2022 general election. This move was seen by political analysts as a consolidation of Bolsonaro's alliance with the Centrão.
2022: Praised BRICS role during the 2008 financial crisis
In 2022, Bolsonaro praised the role of BRICS during the 2008 financial crisis and described BRICS cooperation as a "factor of stability and prosperity in the international situation".
2022: Loss in general election
In the 2022 general election, Bolsonaro lost to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
2022: Bolsonaro prosecuted on fraud charges in the 2022 elections
On June 30, 2023 the Superior Electoral Court barred Bolsonaro from running for public office until 2030 as a result of his attempts to undermine the validity of Brazil's 2022 democratic election, as well as for abuse of power with regard to using government channels to promote his campaign. He was prosecuted on several fraud charges in the 2022 elections and situations linked to the 8 January attack on federal government buildings.
March 2023: Bolsonaro returns to Brazil
In March 2023, Jair Bolsonaro returned to Brazil for the first time since his supporters stormed government buildings. He stated his intention to help his party and campaign for the 2024 elections.
June 2023: Bolsonaro barred from public office until 2030
On June 30, 2023, the Superior Electoral Court barred Jair Bolsonaro from running for public office until 2030 due to his attempts to undermine the validity of Brazil's 2022 democratic election, as well as abuse of power.
October 2023: Bolsonaro convicted by the Superior Electoral Court
On October 31, 2023, Jair Bolsonaro was again convicted by the Superior Electoral Court for abuse of power during Brazil's Independence Day ceremony. Former defence minister Walter Braga Netto was also convicted and disqualified.
2023: End of presidency
In 2023, Jair Bolsonaro's term as the 38th president of Brazil ended.
2024: Bolsonaro plans to campaign for the 2024 elections
In March 2023, Bolsonaro asserted that he intended to campaign for the 2024 elections.
2030: Bolsonaro is barred from running for public office until 2030
On June 30, 2023, the Superior Electoral Court barred Jair Bolsonaro from running for public office until 2030 as a result of his attempts to undermine the validity of Brazil's 2022 democratic election, as well as for abuse of power with regard to using government channels to promote his campaign.
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