Thousands of people lined the streets of Brazil to celebrate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva being sworn in as President.
The left-wing politician known as Lula has held the country’s highest office for the third time. He also led Brazil between 2003 and 2010.
He was elected in October after defeating Jair Bolsonaro, who reportedly flew to Florida rather than attend his successor’s inauguration.
Read more:Lula is sworn in with a promise to rebuild Brazil
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