Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula Da Silva is set to become the next President of Brazil. He has defeated the incumbent far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro who is known for his toxic comments and views on women, homosexuality, and other things.
There was a wave of resentment against Bolsonaro for all the actions he took against the Amazon forest and his hateful views. On this occasion, let us find out who the new President of Brazil Da Silva is.
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Who Is Lula Da Silva?
Born Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Lula was a trade unionist who previously served as the 35th president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010. He was a founding member of the left-wing Workers’ Party (PT) and ran unsuccessfully for president three times before winning the 2002 Brazilian general election.
Da Silva won the office for the second time in 2006. His political ideology is often described as Lulism and has been called one of the most popular politicians in the country.
While in office, he was cited as one of the most popular politicians in the world. In the 1970s, Lula joined the labor movement inspired by his brother and worked at Villares Metals S.A.
He was elected in 1975, and reelected in 1978, as president of the Steel Workers’ Union of São Bernardo do Campo and Diadema.
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Lula Defeats Bolsonaro To Win Presidency
On October 30, Lula defeated his arch-rival and incumbent leader Bolsonaro to become the President once again. This election has also marked the end of the country’s most right-wing government in decades.
He received 50.8% of the votes compared with 49.2% for Bolsonaro with 99.1% of voting machines counted. The Supreme Electoral Court said the number was enough to “mathematically define” the outcome of the race.
Bolsonaro’s popularity decreased after his administration failed to handle the covid-19 pandemic which resulted in Brazil having one of the worst death tolls of all time.
In his victory speech, Lula noted the need for “a Brazil of peace, democracy, and opportunity.” “The wheel of the economy will turn again,” he said.
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