Elections in Brazil and Serbia: Citizens Overcome External Influence Through Their Own Networks.

Key summary

In recent days, two major elections have been highlighted as noteworthy new phenomena. The first was the Brazilian election, which was a contest between President Lula Inacio da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, a prisoner supported by external forces who won the first round. However, the Brazilian people were able to overturn the result and win in the second round. Similarly, in the Serbian election, students formed networks that toppled President Aleksandar Vucic, who had held office for 9 years (2017-2026). This has led to democracy in both countries being viewed as a tool to fight against injustice, provided that the people are virtuous. However, if there is no morality or justice, democracy can become "democra-death," as stated by Phra Buddhadasa Bhikkhu.