Lula da Silva hailed as defender of democracy, but faces criticism over corruption and oil drilling
He has been hailed as a savior of democracy and praised by the environmental movement. On the other hand, Lula da Silva is accused of corruption and criticized for pushing to expand oil drilling. Many challenges lie ahead for the newly elected president, who unexpectedly defeated Flávio Bolsonaro in the election. Many votes were cast against Bolsonaro rather than for Lula, says Professor Andrés Rivarola.
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