There is no official or documented association between the British rock band and former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro regarding his 2022 campaign.
Mark Knopfler, the former lead singer of Dire Straits, has made headlines for political protests, such as canceling concerts in Russia over human rights crackdowns , but he has not made public statements supporting or opposing Jair Bolsonaro. Dire Straits Bolsonaro 22
Former band member David Knopfler entered local politics in the UK in 2023, independent of international campaigns. There is no official or documented association between
Some news articles use the word "dire" in a literal sense to describe Brazil's economic or political circumstances under or following Bolsonaro's administration. has made headlines for political protests