In the Wake of Bolsonaro: Brazilian Presidential Cabinet, 2023
Location: Boswell 102
After riots following the 2022 Brazilian presidential election and the swearing-in of President Lula de Silva, Brazil is a nation in crisis. With a 1.8% margin, the results of the election are being contested by Bolsonaro and his supporters. Cases of political violence prior to and following the election from Bolsonaro supporters have also been rampant. In addition to addressing the issues of election fraud and maintaining de Silva’s political legitimacy, the members of his cabinet must navigate the complex and multifaceted issues of Brazil's deforestation and environmental policy and the direction of international relations. What will the future of Brazil under this administration look like?
Director
Daniel Porter
Daniel is a freshman from Montgomery, New Jersey, and is currently in his first year at William and Mary. Besides &MUN, he has previously served as a chair for the World Health Organization committee at William and Mary’s high school and middle school Model UN conferences respectively, and is an active member of the college’s competitive travel MUN team. Beyond Model UN, he is an International Relations major also minoring in German, and loves to play table tennis in his free time.
Crisis Director
Beatrice Ladron de Guevara
Beatrice Ladrón de Guevara is a junior at William and Mary and the current president of the International Relations Club. She has been active within the MUN community since her freshman year, and is ecstatic to be crisis directing at this year’s &MUN. Previously, she served as the Secretary-General of WMHSMUN, William & Mary’s high school conference. Outside of IRC, Beatrice is a member of the Delta Gamma sorority and an enthusiast of all things summer related. She looks forward to seeing everyone in Williamsburg this spring!