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What will Lula’s fourth term mean for Brazil?

By Al Jazeera · Published by Everything Blog

In short

Lula da Silva's fourth term signals a shift in Brazil's governance, but the country faces significant challenges, including the disputed election result and addressing economic and social issues.

Key points

Lula da Silva's fourth term marks a change in Brazil's governance.: Lula da Silva's fourth term marks a change in Brazil's governance.
Challenges include the disputed election and addressing economic and social issues.: Challenges include the disputed election and addressing economic and social issues.

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Inside Story

What will Lula’s fourth term mean for Brazil?

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins a fourth term as Flavio Bolsonaro disputes the result. Can Lula deliver on his promises of change?

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva delivered a defiant message after being declared the winner of a run-off vote on Sunday.

He lost round one to his right-wing rival. But he made history by coming out on top in the second poll.

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Opponent Flavio Bolsonaro has disputed the result and says he wants it annulled.

This will be Lula’s fourth nonconsecutive term in office. He’s promised a new approach to governing. But many challenges lie ahead. So, how will his government handle them?

Presenter: James Bays

Guests:

Thiago Vidal – Political risk specialist and the director of Political Analysis at Prospectiva Public Affairs

Robert Valencia – Latin American affairs analyst and a former journalist

Graziella Testa – Professor of Political Science at the Federal University of Parana

Original source: www.aljazeera.com

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