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Joaquim Salles

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva waves to supporters along with his wife Rosangela da Silva as they head toward the National Congress in Brasília for his inauguration as Brazil's president on Jan. 1, 2023. ( Andressa Anholete/Getty Images)

Brazil’s new president faces “scorched earth scenario” left behind by Bolsonaro

Joaquim Salles