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Celebrate Lula’s return and show solidarity with the continuing fight against the far right in Brazil
PATRICK FOLEY welcomes the return of the democratically elected president, but warns that the far-right assault on Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace shows international solidarity remains vital
PEOPLE POWER: Lula supporters at a May Day rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil, last year

ON JANUARY 1, we saw President Lula da Silva take office in Brazil after his historic election victory over Bolsonaro. 

Bringing an end to years of far-right rule, Lula’s inauguration was cause for celebration around the globe, closing a dark period of Brazilian history. 

Having served two consecutive terms previously between 2003-11, Lula’s administration looks to return to, and rebuild, the hugely successful programmes implemented during his last stint in office. 

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