Jair Bolsonaro

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Bolsonaro's political achievements are notable for their scale and impact, though they remain deeply contested. He won the presidency in 2018 with 57.8 million votes, the second-highest total in Brazilian history at the time. His administration achieved a significant reduction in crime, with homicides falling by 22% in 2019. He also pushed through pension reform and privatizations. However, his legacy is overshadowed by his handling of the Amazon and the pandemic, and his conviction for attempting to overturn the 2022 election.

AwardsBolsonaro has received few major awards. He was named 'Person of the Year' by the conservative magazine O Antagonista in 2019. In 2020, he received the Medal of the Pacific from the Brazilian Navy. His political allies have given him various honors, but international recognition has been limited due to his controversial policies.

Honours & Distinctions

Medal of the Pacific

Brazilian Navy·2020

Awarded for contributions to national defense.

Rankings & Lists

Most Polarizing World Leaders

Pew Research Center·2020

Magazine Covers

Veja

2018-10-03

The Rise of Bolsonaro

Time

2019-01-03

Brazil's Trump

Records & Feats

First Brazilian president to be convicted of attempting a coup

Legal·2025

Bolsonaro was convicted in 2025 for plotting to overturn the 2022 election, a historic first for a Brazilian head of state.