Danilo Miranda Criticizes Bolsonaro Government's Cultural Policies as Worse Than Military Dictatorship

Danilo Santos de Miranda, who has served as the general director of Sesc-SP since 1984, described the Brazilian government led by Jair Bolsonaro as the most detrimental to culture in over 35 years. In a conversation with arte!brasileiros, the 77-year-old sociologist asserted that the government's actions equate to censorship, as they hinder artists' ability to create. He criticized the absence of a cultural policy, stating that this administration has a poorer understanding of culture than any prior government, even during the military dictatorship. Miranda emphasized that the pandemic has exacerbated these issues, underscoring the necessity for renewed dialogue on the significance of culture. He also discussed Sesc-SP's online initiatives, funding challenges for Sistema S, the prioritization of Culture under Tourism, and the threats posed by misinformation.