Lula's First Post-Election Speech Promises New Governance Focused on Education, Environment, and Elderly

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gave his first public speech after being re-elected on Sunday, promising a new governance approach prioritizing education, the environment, and the elderly. Lula, alongside Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, spoke for about 20 minutes, thanking voters and highlighting a rally on Avenida Paulista. He pledged to regulate digital platforms, which he accused of foreign interference, and to tax companies that profit in Brazil without paying. Lula announced commitments including universal full-time schools, a university aid program, and national AI development. He also promised federal action on public security, respect for all religions, and deeper climate policies, while vowing to work with the newly elected Congress.