One of the great populist leaders of the left has just won a historic fourth victory to remain president of Brazil. What is Lula's vision for his country and how has it led to such an extraordinary electoral achievement? Here, in his own words, he sets out the ideas and dreams that underpin his unprecedented political success.

After serving as president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011, Lula was imprisoned when on the verge of starting his candidacy for the 2018 election (which he was favored to win). Sentenced to 12 years, for "passive corruption", he served 18 months in prison. Running yet again for president in 2022, he defeated the far-right's Jair Bolsonaro.

The champion of a national movement that united the middle class and working class in what came to be known as "Lulism", Lula was Brazil's first working-class president; the first president to have no university degree (he did not learn to read until he was 10 years old); and the most successful politician in Brazil's history. His successive governments have reduced inequality in Brazil, protected the Amazon, and seen the country offer support to progressive movements around the world, notably those in Palestine and Cuba.

As he enters his final term leading Latin America's biggest country, what now for Lula and Brazil? Vital pointers are provided by Lula himself in Truth Will Prevail.

One of the great populist leaders of the left has just won a historic fourth victory to remain president of Brazil. What is Lula's vision for his country and how has it led to such an extraordinary electoral achievement? Here, in his own words, he sets out the ideas and dreams that underpin his unprecedented political success.

After serving as president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011, Lula was imprisoned when on the verge of starting his candidacy for the 2018 election (which he was favored to win). Sentenced to 12 years, for "passive corruption", he served 18 months in prison. Running yet again for president in 2022, he defeated the far-right's Jair Bolsonaro.

The champion of a national movement that united the middle class and working class in what came to be known as "Lulism", Lula was Brazil's first working-class president; the first president to have no university degree (he did not learn to read until he was 10 years old); and the most successful politician in Brazil's history. His successive governments have reduced inequality in Brazil, protected the Amazon, and seen the country offer support to progressive movements around the world, notably those in Palestine and Cuba.

As he enters his final term leading Latin America's biggest country, what now for Lula and Brazil? Vital pointers are provided by Lula himself in Truth Will Prevail.