Brazil’s victory for the planet and democracy: seven lessons from Lula’s win
Brazil’s election of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who defeated far‑right candidate Jair Bolsonaro, is seen as a win for democracy and environmental protection. Analysts say the result offers a template for left‑leaning and ecological campaigns worldwide, especially in the United States, Spain and France, where similar electoral battles are anticipated, that could reshape policy priorities and mobilize grassroots support.