Here comes the son? Brazil’s election tips rightward

Brazil’s recent general election signals a significant rightward shift as Flavio Bolsonaro, the populist challenger, outperformed expectations against incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. This surge in the Bolsonaro family’s political influence suggests a potential realignment with the global right, specifically the MAGA movement. Meanwhile, in the United States, the proliferation of AI-powered license plate readers like Flock has sparked intense public backlash. Concerns regarding mass surveillance, lack of transparency, and instances of police misuse have led numerous cities to terminate contracts and prompted legislative scrutiny. Simultaneously, the labor market for the ultra-wealthy has evolved, with a booming industry for elite nannies. These professionals, often highly educated and multilingual, now command salaries up to $500,000 for demanding, full-time rota-based schedules, reflecting the extreme service expectations within the households of the global elite.