Luis Inacio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Portuguese: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, pronounced: [luˈiz iˈnasju ˈlulɐ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ] ;October 27, 1945-), commonly known as "Lula", a Brazilian politician, the 35th (2003-2010) and 39th (current, starting from 2023) president of Brazil. Founding member of the Brazilian Workers' Party. The first worker-born president in Brazilian history and the second president to be re-elected through direct election. Lula was born into poverty and was a metallurgical worker and trade union member. In the mid-1980s, he served as the president of the Metallurgical Workers Union. He was also one of the main organizers of the largest strikes of the military dictatorship, which embattled the government and hastened its downfall. During his eight-year term as president, Lula implemented extensive social system reforms, including family subsidies, zero hunger programs, etc., aiming to alleviate poverty and improve the status of the country's working class. As president, in terms of international affairs, Lula played a prominent role in Iran's nuclear program and climate change, and was described as "a man with bold ambitions to change the balance of power between countries." Lula also brought about Brazil's social and economic transformation. According to World Bank data, Brazil's per capita GDP tripled during this period, making Brazil a regional power. In 2022, Lula participated in the presidential election for the third time and defeated then-President Jair Bolsonaro in the election, becoming the first Brazilian president to win a third term. He was also the first Brazilian president after Getulio Vargas to be re-elected after leaving office. His political views are called "Lulaism".