The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, in an image on February 9. EVARISTO SA / AFP
The "divide and conquer" strategy dates back to the Roman Empire and the phrase is attributed to Emperor Julius Caesar.
It was also used by Christianity and attributed to Satan, the king of discord and division.
It also adapted to modern wars and guerrillas and even democracies to win elections.
It is about creating confusion to disconcert and divide society while the despot grows stronger ...
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