Guilherme Boulos vs Jair Bolsonaro on the 12 Axes
Guilherme Boulos is a minister in Lula's government and a longtime leader of the homeless workers' movement, and Jair Bolsonaro was President of Brazil from 2019 to 2022. They sit on opposite sides of all six shared axes, with the biggest gaps on morality and authority.
- Morality
Guilherme Boulos leans Progressive (-50), Jair Bolsonaro leans Traditional (+85): 135 points apart.
- Authority
Guilherme Boulos leans Democratic (-50), Jair Bolsonaro leans Strong leader (+65): 115 points apart.
- Markets
Guilherme Boulos leans Planned (-60), Jair Bolsonaro leans Free (+45): 105 points apart.
- Security
Guilherme Boulos leans Liberty (-25), Jair Bolsonaro leans Order (+80): 105 points apart.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Guilherme Boulos | Jair Bolsonaro | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | -50 | +45 | 95 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | -60 | +45 | 105 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | -75 | +10 | 85 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -50 | +65 | 115 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | -25 | +80 | 105 |
| StructureLocal to Central | No record | No record | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | -50 | +85 | 135 |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | +60 | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | No record | No record | - |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | No record | No record | - |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | No record | No record | - |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | No record | +35 | - |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Guilherme Boulos and Jair Bolsonaro?
On the 6 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 46% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Morality, Authority, Markets, Security.
Who is more economically left-wing, Guilherme Boulos or Jair Bolsonaro?
Guilherme Boulos sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 95 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Guilherme Boulos or Jair Bolsonaro?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Guilherme Boulos leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 110 points on average.
