Election in Brazil pt. 1: Empire, Dictatorship, and The Rise of Lula da Silva

In this episode, Jorge and Aaron are joined by Amauri Gonzo (@amaurigonzo), a journalist from Brazil, to discuss the historic election of Lula to the Presidency of the largest country in Latin America. The first in a three part episode (yes very long!), Amauri tells us about the history of Brazil from its founding as a Kingdom and Empire, through its military dictatorships, and Lula's rise to power the first time. Tune in to hear about what led to this incredibly important election in Brazil!

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