```as a congressman, Bolsonaro became known for his strong opposition to left-wing policies. Most notably, he has been a vocal opponent of same-sex marriage,[3] abortion,[4] affirmative action,[5] drug liberalization,[6] land reforms,[7] and secularism.[7] He has recently advocated for economic liberal policies.[8] His controversial views and comments, which have been described as far-right and conservative in nature, have drawn both praise and criticism in Brazil.[9][10][11][12]```
