Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva began his third term as Brazil's president on Sunday, returning to the presidency after a 12-year hiatus
Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s new president on Sunday, marking the beginning of his third term in office. “I promise to maintain, defend and fulfill the constitution, observe the laws, promote the general good of the Brazilian people, support the unity, integrity and independence of Brazil,” Lula da Silva said. Parliamentarians applauded Lula before breaking into a chant of “ole, ole ola, Lula, Lula.
Since the election results Bolsonaro had addressed the public only three times, and in none of those addresses said he accepted the election results, fomenting his radical base into believing the result could be reversed. Lula da Silva won a tight run-off race on October 30, in a stunning comeback that marked the return of the left in power in Brazil following four years of Bolsonaro’s far-right administration.
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