Andre Pagliarini

Andre Pagliarini, an assistant professor and author specializing in Brazilian labor history, dives deep into the life and political journey of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He discusses Lula's rise through union activism, the emergence of new unionism, and the founding of the Workers' Party during Brazil's waning dictatorship. The conversation touches on Lula's social programs, the challenges of coalition governance, and the impact of corruption scandals. Pagliarini also analyzes Lula's recent return to power, highlighting the complexities of left governance in a changing political landscape.