Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as Brazil's president Tuesday, giving him control of Latin America's largest and most populous nation with promises to overhaul myriad aspects of daily life and put an end to business-as-usual governing. Congratulations to President @JairBolsonaro who just made a great inauguration speech - the U.S.A. is with you! (Sergio Moraes/Reuters)Once inside Congress, Bolsonaro and his vice president, retired Gen. Hamilton Mourao, took the oath of office. Bolsonaro then read a short speech that included many of the far-right positions he staked out during the campaign. Tight securityA short time later, Bolsonaro spoke to thousands of supporters outside, promising to "free Brazil" from socialism and political correctness.

Source: CBC News January 01, 2019 21:11 UTC