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Wendy Hunter on Lula, Bolsonaro, January 8th and Democracy in Brazil

Democracy Paradox

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Lula's First Act

What made Lula so popular was a combination of being the president at the right time. Plus, his ability to be pragmatic and to negotiate with groups across the political spectrum. During that period, many described him as extremely successful. Barack Obama even called him the most popular politician on Earth.

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