Lula assumes office as Brazil President after predecessor Jair Bolsonaro flies to US

Lula was a veteran and popular left-wing politician in Brazil. In the poll held in October, Lula defeated Jair Bolsonaro and took care of Brazil between 2003 and 2010. After he took oath as the new President of Brazil, he made his first speech and said to rebuild the country. Besides that, he criticized the work of the previous President, who left Brazil and went to the United States.

Details of the Sworn-in Ceremony

Lula is hugely popular among the masses. Lots of people came in front of Congress from morning today to witness the sworn-in ceremony and participate in the celebration. After the sworn-in, the new President rode an open-top convertible to visit the whole city, and Geraldo Alckmin, the incoming Vice-president, accompanied him.

What did Lula do after the sworn-in?

Once the sworn-in ceremony was over, the new President got very emotional and began to sob for the poor people like those at the traffic signal, beggars begging for money and food, etc. He vowed to make Brazil for all. However, he didn't think of becoming the President, especially after he went to prison two years back. But the Government annulled his conviction in 2021. Notably, Lula came to this top rank after two decades. He also promised to change the gun law used by the previous President Jair Bolsonaro.

FAQs

Q. What program was organized for the celebration?
A. A music program was organized where over 60 artists participated. Famous Martinho da Vila, the Samba legend, also came to perform.

Q. Which is the home state of the new President Lula?
A. Pernambuco is the new president's home state, and many supporters came from there to cheer for their new leader.