Lula da Silva vs Zlatko Lagumdzija

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the 2002 Brazilian presidential election, becoming the first left-wing president in decades. His victory represented a major shift in Brazilian politics and was seen as a triumph for the working class.

Lula's government launched the Bolsa Fam

During Lula's two terms (2003-2010), Brazil experienced strong economic growth, reduced inflation, and a significant decrease in income inequality. His policies combined fiscal responsibility with social spending, leading to record popularity.

Lula was convicted of corruption and money laundering in connection with the Lava Jato scandal. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison and began serving his sentence in April 2018, which barred him from running in the 2018 presidential election.

In 2021, Brazil's Supreme Court overturned Lula's convictions on procedural grounds, restoring his political rights. He subsequently ran for president in 2022 and defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, returning to office for a third term.

Lagumdzija became the leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in 1997, transforming it into a major multi-ethnic party in Bosnia. He advocated for social democracy, EU integration, and anti-nationalist policies.

Lagumdzija served as Foreign Minister of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2001 to 2003, focusing on EU integration and regional cooperation. He worked to improve Bosnia's international image and relations with neighboring countries.

Lagumdzija served again as Foreign Minister from 2012 to 2015, continuing his work on EU accession. He faced challenges from ethnic divisions and slow reform progress, but maintained Bosnia's EU candidacy status.