Brazil's GDP growth has surpassed projections, leading to an 11-year low in unemployment. Mainstream media is criticized for a smear campaign against Lula, reminiscent of past political events. Lula faces challenges as Petrobras plans significant oil production increase by 2030, potentially becoming the world's third-largest producer. Lula aims to balance Brazil's environmental and oil power roles, facing criticism and praise on the global stage. Recent exchanges between Lula and Bolsonaro range from serious political issues to lighter disputes over furniture. Polls show Lula's approval and disapproval ratings in Brazil are statistically even.
Brazil Lula's approval, disapproval statistically even, poll shows https://t.co/ihs1UAw400 https://t.co/mzUTvIA2zI
In Brazil, the latest round of Lula vs. Bolsonaro has featured exchanges both serious and on the lighter side, for example the latest fight is over furniture. When President Luiz Lula da Silva came to power in January 2023, he accused his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro of taking 261… https://t.co/2NWk19nY5K
Lula wants Brazil to be all things to all people: a defender of the environment and a global oil power, a promoter of peace and an ally for autocrats. The country may well be back, but the part it is playing on the world stage is murky https://t.co/FRqOdeyl3p 👇
Must-read @nytimes piece: "Petrobras is planning such a rapid increase in oil production that it could become the world’s third-largest producer by 2030...It’s an enormous predicament for Lula, who has fashioned himself as the pre-eminent world leader on climate issues." https://t.co/xhJu3mb4K5
#Brazil’s GDP has grown 3 times faster than projected & unemployment hit an 11-year low, but the mainstream media is pushing a smear campaign against Lula reminiscent of the lead-up to the coup against Rousseff. Great piece @BrianMteleSUR @NatCounterPunch https://t.co/rB5NF66ABn