About This Trend
A viral online campaign claiming 'Brasil virou Venezuela' has gone mainstream in various social media platforms.
According to various news outlets, this phrase has been repeatedly used to express criticism towards Brazil's current government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with some netizens comparing the country's current situation to that of Venezuela, which has experienced economic and political instability. A recent article in Infobae provides analysis on the meaning and impact of this viral phenomenon.