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Lula’s victory is a sign of hope for Brazil and the world, but he faces a huge fight
CLAUDIA WEBBE MP warns that although the left-wing Workers Party’s win has been recognised domestically and internationally, the deep roots of Bolsonaro's cronies and the wealthy elite will mean a bitter battle now begins
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THE news of Lula’s defeat of Jair Bolsonaro in the Brazil presidential election has broken through like a ray of light on the horizon, reminding us that the sun still shines despite the gloom and bringing hope, not just for the people and environment of Brazil, but for the rest of the world too.
Lula’s triumph at the polls is the world’s most significant election of 2022. On winning, Lula vowed to unify the country with a politics of peace, love and hope.
The election outcome is a powerful demonstration of the determination of progressive forces in Brazil to reclaim democracy against all odds. He is the first person to be democratically elected as president of Brazil three times.
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