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Maximilian Hedrich

Director of KAS Brazil. Exdirector of the workshop in Venezuela. Spanish Filology Study with Latin American Studies and Portuguese-Brazilian Studies in Berlin, as well as International Relations and African Studies in Madrid.

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Historic comeback in Brazil: Lula becomes president for the fourth time

Mobilization in the streets and on social media made the difference. But the election was marked by a chaotic election day, polarization, and a rightward shift in the country.

The paradox of Brazil: a conservative country with a left-wing president

Lula could be re-elected, but the left would remain far from gaining control of power, since a Congress, governors, and a largely conservative Centrão would limit its room for maneuver.