‘Brazil is no one’s backyard’: Lula’s swipe at US after Bolsonaro’s defeat
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a fourth term by defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a runoff election. Lula emphasized Brazil's sovereignty, stating, "Brazil is no one's backyard," in a critique of US influence. He also advocated for regulating digital platforms, reflecting his administration's stance against foreign intervention. Lula's leadership signals a continuation of left-wing governance in Brazil.