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In January 2023 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva became president of Brazil, succeeding Jair Bolsonaro. This Spotlight on South America’s largest country assesses the impact so far of Lula’s left-wing presidency on the country’s scientific landscape, and how it compares to the one led by his right wing predecessor.
Brazil’s left-wing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva grapples with deforestation, fossil-fuel pledges and commitments to Indigenous communities — all while having to work with a conservative Congress.
The Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro is working to translate its academic excellence into real-world innovation and setting its sights on exciting new fields.