Brazil’s Lula Gets a Warm EU Welcome, Unlike Bolsonaro
- Former leader secured high-profile meetings with officials
- A few days ago, Bolsonaro seemed to be isolated in the G-20
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
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Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leading the polls ahead of next year’s election. He’s also getting a warm reception as he tours Europe, in stark contrast with the country’s current leader, Jair Bolsonaro.
Only days after Bolsonaro appeared isolated at the Group of 20 leaders summit in Rome, Lula managed to secure a number of high-profile meetings with European officials.