In this special episode of Americas 360, guest host Bruna Santos speaks with Wilson Center experts Daniela Campello, Luiza Duarte, Raoni Rajão and Cesar Zucco about the historic return of Luiz Inácio ‘Lula’ da Silva to Brazil’s presidency, the challenges he will face to enact his ambitious economic, social and environmental agenda, as well as the role Brazil will play under his leadership in regional and international politics in the years to come.
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Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil
PhD in Political Science and Foreign Correspondent
Associate Professor of Environmental Management and Social Studies of Science, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Brazil
Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy, Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil
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