Luis Lula da Silva (Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva) assumed the post of president of Brazil for the third time. The politician also headed the country in the period from 2003 to 2010.
Security was beefed up for the inauguration ceremony amid fears that supporters of his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, might try to disrupt it.
Lula's supporters have gathered in front of Congress since the morning. More than 60 artists, including samba legend Martino da Vila, are set to perform on two giant stages decorated with the national flag as part of a music festival called Lulapalooza.
We will remind, on December 31, the elected president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, met with representatives of Russia and Ukraine on the eve of his inauguration.
