Lula's Historic Brazil Win Offers Global Lessons On Polarisation and Mobilisation

Hindustan Times · world

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made history in Brazil by becoming the first presidential candidate to win after a first-round defeat. His victory in a deeply polarised society highlights the global trend of politics becoming less about policy and more about protecting values and ways of life. The election demonstrated how fear and negative campaigning, amplified by social media and religious groups, can mobilise voters. Lula's win suggests that even when facing anxieties about daily life, warnings about democratic erosion can resonate if framed effectively.