Can Lula Save the Amazon?
What his victory means for Brazil’s economy and climate policy.
Last Sunday’s runoff election in Brazil confirmed that the country would be getting a new president—and an experienced one. The 77-year-old Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva—more widely known simply as Lula—served as Brazil’s president for two terms from the start of 2003 to the start of 2011. His comeback represented the defeat of President Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing populist who had already served one controversial term. But on the campaign trail, Lula was vague about what he intended to accomplish in the years ahead—forcing analysts to scour his governing record for clues.
Cameron Abadi is a deputy editor at Foreign Policy. Twitter: @CameronAbadi
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