Ideologies / Social Democrat / Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
§ The minds · b. 1945 · Brazil · President
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
From lathe to presidency
Lifted millions out of poverty through targeted welfare.
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The metalworker and union founder whose anti-poverty programs reshaped Brazil.
social
Progressive on poverty, race and inclusion.
economic
Combined market-friendly stability with Bolsa Família cash transfers.
governance
Democratically elected union leader turned head of state.
Notable for
- Founded the Workers' Party
- Bolsa Família anti-poverty program
- Returned to the presidency in 2023
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