Lula's Battle for Brazil's Democracy Against Far-Right Bloc

Brazil's President Lula faces challenges in rebuilding the country's institutions and international image, including a conservative-dominated Congress, controversial cabinet appointments, and a razor-thin majority. Lula's economic plan has brought him into conflict with the Bolsonaro-appointed Central Bank president, and his foreign policy aims to pursue a multilateral global arrangement through the framework of BRICS. Lula's ability to articulate his agenda through a troublesome Congress, prevent an economic recession, and preserve a multipolar diplomatic relationship for Brazil will be tested in the coming months.