Brazil keeps left: what Lula’s victory means for his country and beyond
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election, returning the left‑wing Workers’ Party to power after a decade of right‑leaning rule. His victory is expected to reinforce democratic institutions, revive climate‑friendly policies, and shift Brazil’s foreign stance toward greater cooperation with regional partners and multilateral bodies. Observers note potential impacts on trade, Amazon protection and global geopolitics.