June 2013: an affective hypothesis on the consolidation of the brazilian anti-pt sentiment

Abstract

The June 2013 demonstrations constituted a multifaceted series of events that significantly impacted Brazilian national politics, leaving a lasting influence over the subsequent decade. However, a decade later, it is possible to reassess the nature of these events, particularly examining their correlations with the unfolding political processes in 2015 and 2016. These processes ultimately led to the impeachment of Dilma Rousseff and the subsequent arrest of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Taking a retrospective approach, this article delves into the complexities and diversity of the June 2013 demonstrations and seeks to establish connections with the later demonstrations in 2015 and 2016. In order to draw comparisons between the two cycles of demonstrations, this article uses the notions of reactive anti-partisanship, antipetism [anti-PT (Worker’s Party) sentiment], and nonpartisanship (Poguntke & Scarrow, 1996; Tocal, Gunther & Montero, 2001) to bridge the gap between the events of 2013 and the political landscape in 2015. By exploring these notions, our objective is to offer insights into the interplay between the two periods, shedding light on the causal connections that shaped Brazilian politics during this crucial period.