Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Brazil
Workers'
President of Brazil
government
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known mononymously as Lula, is a Brazilian politician, trade unionist and former metalworker who has served as president of Brazil since 2023 and from 2003 to 2011. He is a member of the Workers' Party.
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Sep 23, 2026
Center
Lula and right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro remain tied ahead of Brazil's October election, with a Supreme Court crisis weighing on both candidates.
Moderates watch Brazil as a test of whether democratic institutions can survive polarization: a tied race with a Bolsonaro on the ballot and a discredited court is exactly the kind of stress test they fear at home.
Sep 15, 2026
Center
Thousands rallied in support of Lula as Brazil's presidential election campaign heats up ahead of the October 4 vote, with polls showing him neck and neck with Flavio Bolsonaro.
Renaissance broadly prefers Lula's mainstream centre-left over Bolsonaro-aligned populism, but is watching closely for signs of anti-incumbent fatigue that could echo European patterns.
Jul 27, 2026
Far Left
He will face Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil's upcoming presidential election.
Morena strongly backs Lula as a leftist ally and hopes for his victory against the far-right.