lula
He's assuming office for the third time after thwarting outgoing incumbent Jair Bolsonaroâs reelection bid.
With her presidency at risk, Dilma Rousseff's decision to bring former President Lula da Silva back into the fold has further inflamed her critics.
His detention, part of a sweeping investigation that has ensnared powerful lawmakers and business executives, tarnishes the legacy of Brazil's most powerful politician.
He fought austerity and lost, but still maintains a 60 percent approval rating