Coalizão político-religiosa: a relação entre a direita bolsonarista e as igrejas neopentecostais no Brasil (2013-2022)

Abstract

This research is a Final Course Project and aims to analyze whether there was a political appropriation of neopentecostal churches by the Bolsonarist Right in Brazil between 2013 and 2022. The study adopts a qualitative approach, combining bibliographic review and discourse analysis. The first chapter explores the profile of the Bolsonarist Right, its populist and oligarchic characteristics, and its connections with global far-right movements. The second chapter examines the historical and social context of the June 2013 demonstrations, highlighting their role in the rise of a new Brazilian right-wing. Finally, the third chapter discusses the political instrumentalization of neopentecostal churches, showing how beliefs such as Prosperity Theology and Spiritual Warfare were used to strengthen the Bolsonarist conservative agenda. The analysis included Jair Bolsonaro’s speeches from 2013 to 2018, identifying his strategic alignment with religious leaders and the mobilization of evangelical bases. The results indicate that the alliance between Bolsonarism and neopentecostalism not only consolidated a political-religious discourse but also impacted public policies and social debates in Brazil. It is concluded that this coalition had significant implications for Brazilian society, especially in promoting a conservative agenda and political polarization.