Lula da Silva and the Support Behind His Political Comeback: A Nation Divided Ahead of Brazil’s 2026 Election

10 mn readBy examining Lula’s working-class roots, social welfare policies, political alliances, and continued appeal among millions of Brazilians, it becomes possible to understand why the Brazilian president retains a significant base of support despite widespread dissatisfaction with his government. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, widely known as Lula, remains one of the most consequential and polarizing […]