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Lula Signals Political Plans for Next Term but Gives No Economic Details

Lula Signals Political Plans for Next Term but Gives No Economic Details

After his election victory, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has begun signaling how he may approach his next term, referred to as Lula 4.

He appears set to carry his campaign's digital communication strategy into government and use it to press a Congress that has resisted his agenda.

Lula also appears to want to promote younger members of his Workers' Party and build a less submissive relationship with the Supreme Court.

He has signaled that government posts may depend on lawmakers backing his proposals.

But he has given no indication of his economic policy, while forecasts point to higher inflation, slower growth, high interest rates and a more difficult global outlook.

The economy was a major challenge for the Workers' Party in the recent election, and could again put the party under pressure if the next government does not take effective action.

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