Lula, a leftist who was elected in last year's Brazilian presidential election, was inaugurated as president on the 1st.
Mr. Lula attaches great importance to relations with China in addition to the United States, and attention is also focused on the impact on international affairs in addition to the reconciliation of the nation, which has been divided by his election campaign.
In the Brazilian presidential election held in October last year, Mr. Lula, who led the left-wing government for two terms and eight years from 2003, surpassed Mr. Bolsonaro, who was on the right, and was elected after the run-off election.
In Brasilia, the capital, the presidential inauguration ceremony was held on the 1st, and Mr. Lula paraded by car while being welcomed by hundreds of thousands of citizens who gathered.
In his inaugural address, he said, "Democracy has won a great victory. Hope and rebuilding the country are our message." emphasized.
In addition to placing importance on relations with China in addition to the United States, President Lula has indicated his willingness to mediate between Russia and Ukraine, and the impact on the international situation is also attracting attention.
On the other hand, at the inauguration ceremony this time, there was also an act that symbolized the spread of division, such as the customary event where former President Bolsonaro was absent and the former president hung a scarf on the shoulder of the new president.
Prior to the inauguration ceremony, supporters of former President Bolsonaro, who were opposed to Mr. Lula's inauguration as president, also planted explosives in the city of Brasilia. It is also a big issue for Mr. Lula.