The return of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has led to an outpouring of optimism in the South
American country – and relief at the downfall of Jair Bolsonaro
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They are billing it as Lulapalooza – a momentous
explosion of Brazilian politics and dance – and Mayse Freitas wouldn’t miss it for the world.
“I think it’s going to be the greatest show on earth … It’ll be the happiest day of my life,” said the social activist from the Complexo do Alemão, one of Rio’s largest favelas, as she geared up for the festivities.