AQ Podcast: Lula 3 One Year On
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AQ Online
An overview of Lula's first year back in office and a look at what 2024 could bring
When Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office in January 2023, the challenges ahead of him loomed large. A year on, the economy has grown more than expected, at 3%, and his administration has passed a historic tax reform. Nevertheless, the executive's relationship with Brazil's conservative, transactional congress remains a reason for concern. In this episode, one of Brazil's best-sourced political journalists discusses the ups and downs of Lula's first year, the strength of Brazil's conservative movement and former President Jair Bolsonaro, and the main challenges expected for...
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