Lula’s Green Promise: Will He Restore the Amazon?
Two years after his election, while conservation reforms have been implemented, skepticism remains regarding the fulfillment of Lula’s ambitious promises.
Two years after his election, while conservation reforms have been implemented, skepticism remains regarding the fulfillment of Lula’s ambitious promises.
In a global economy shaped by inflationary trends, energy shortages, and market instability, Lula’s domestic success will depend to a significant degree on his international achievements. While Bolsonaro obscured the relevance of country in the global arena, Lula expanded Brazil’s presence in the early 2000s by enlarging the list of economic partner and diversifying strategic partnerships, particularly in the global South.
Es innegable la voluntad de Lula de apaciguar el bolsonarismo y reconciliar el país para transformar la dura realidad social. Desafortunadamente, de momento, esta labor no estará libre de obstáculos.
After the victory, Lula addressed Brazilians and made clear that “they want more freedom, equality, and fraternity in our country,” adding that “I will govern for 215 million Brazilians and not just for those who voted for me.”
The overlapping political agendas of the Biden and incoming Lula administration and the diplomatic skill of the State Department team create a unique opportunity for the U.S.-Brazilian relationship to be positive.
Brazil is well placed to use its diplomatic service to knit together Latin America and the Caribbean in ways that other countries cannot.
This Sunday, October 30, Brazil heads to the polls for a second-round runoff between President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva.
Regardless of this week’s election outcome, Brazil’s top economic and environmental concerns may not be solved through engagement with China.
Lapper’s Beef, Bible and Bullets provides an excellent guide through Brazil’s current political complexities and the man who would be Trump. It is strongly recommended.
Considering the level of passion from Bolsonaro supporters and the large number of Brazilians who dislike the president, Brazil could remain a highly polarized country and runs the risk of slipping into a political landscape where groups from the left and right express themselves more forcibly through non-constitutional means.