Lula sworn in as president of Brazil

Brazil’s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president on Sunday, assuming office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s reelection bid.

His return to power marks the culmination of a political comeback that is both thrilling supporters and enraging opponents in a fiercely polarized nation. During the ceremony, lawmakers of Lula's new cabinet were also sworn in on Sunday.