Lula’s ‘return’ will upend Brazilian politics
Friday, March 12, 2021
Significance
This paves the way for the 75-year-old centre-left leader to run against his nemesis, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, who will seek a second term.
Impacts
- A Lula candidacy would see a sharply polarised contest between two controversial candidates with high disapproval ratings.
- Bolsonaro’s greatest electoral hope would be an economic rebound ahead of the vote.
- The outlook for future measures to combat corruption looks increasingly dubious.