New President of Brazil

• Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the 39th President of Brazil following the 2022 general election.

• Lula defeated Jair Bolsonaro in October. He will begin his third presidential term.

• Lula returned to power following corruption charges that led to his imprisonment for a year and a half.

• Lula governed Brazil for two consecutive terms between 2003 and 2010.