The Results The Workers Party did not gain an overall majority. This means that they gained fewer seats than all the other parties combined. As a result the Workers Party would have found it difficult to pass laws in Parliament. A minority government or coalition? Lula chose a coalition.

About Lula and his legacy What am I learning?

TASK Take a whole page in your jotter. In the middle write: Lula’s Legacy As we go through the PowerPoint, create a mind map.

Brazil’s most Popular President Working class roots- abject poverty to the presidency of Brazil. Trade Union Activist for the Metal Workers’ Union. Lula came to power promising major reforms to the country's political and economic system. He vowed to eradicate hunger and create a self-confident, caring, outward-looking nation.

Lula’s Legacy Lula has presided over changes in Brazil. Some of Lula’s successes are as follows: Education – Eradication of Illiteracy Programme, FUNDEF, Federal Certification of the Teacher and most importantly BOLSA FAMILIA – where low income families are paid to send their children to school. This has taken many out of poverty.

Lula’s Legacy (2) Health – Fome Zero – Low income families given money for food. AIDS Projects – free treatment –including expensive drugs Housing – Favela redevelopment. Creation of the Ministry of Cities. Cheap mortgages (PAR)

Lula’s legacy (3) Crime – Disarmament Act – reducing number of guns. Community Policing Economy – Lula has made Brazil a world leader in many industries. Brazil is well respected as an economy. Improved Trade Balance. Reduced Debt. Increased National Minimum Wage.

Lula’s Legacy (4) Brazil will host the 2014 World Cup Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Olympic games These events will put Brazil in the world’s limelight and will improve tourism. He has raised Brazil's profile on the international scene and presided over Brazil's longest period of economic growth in three decades, they say.

Lula’s Legacy (5) HOWEVER…. Brazil still has huge debts Corruption in politics and with the police is still rife Lost the referendum on banning guns Lula seen by many as being too powerful – big personality Crime persists – drugs and gun crime still major problems – particularly in the favelas

To what extent has Lula solved Brazil’s social and economic problems? (6)

Lula has been quite successful in solving Brazil’s social and economic problems. Lula came to power promising to eradicate hunger and poverty. He passed a variety of different projects in education such as the Bolsa Familia where low paid families are given financial help so they can send their children to school. He has also introduced programmes to eradicate illiteracy. It is said that Lula has presided over the longest term of economic growth in Brazil. He has made sure that Brazil’s industry has grown and now Brazil is a leading manufacturer of many products. Another popular move was increasing the national minimum wage. All of these policies have helped Brazil’s social and economic problems, however it could be argued that the policies have not gone far enough to help the poorest in Brazil. A lot of schemes were not entirely successful and crime still exists in the favelas and corruption still exists within the police force. Despite this, Brazil had many problems and Lula has been successful in raising Brazil’s profile in the world as they will host both the Olympics and the World Cup.

Political Parties Using p.110 of the booklet, answer the following questions: 1.Why are there so many political parties in Brazil? Give details. 2.What is the major problem with having too many political parties? 3.What is Lula’s ‘ideal’ government? 4.Explain the term ‘parachuting politicians.’ 5.Outline the ‘mensalao’ scandal. 6.Describe the scandal that took place with the finance minister.

Explain, in detail, why the Brazilian government continues to face opposition. (6)

There are many reasons why Brazil’s government faces political opposition. Brazil is a multi-party state with a variety of political parties with differing view points and ideas. This means that they may oppose any policies Lula’s government tries to pass. When the Workers Party won the election in 2006 they did not get an overall majority which meant that Lula had to form a coalition government rather than rule with a minority, This could lead to opposition as other parties that are right wing may go against Lula’s left wing policies on education and social reform. This leaves the government in a weak position. Lula may also face opposition as some believe that Lula’s policies have not really solved Brazil’s problems as his policies were not radical enough. This may be the case with his policies on crime as it still persists in the favelas. Lula’s government has also been involved in corruption scandals. For example in 2005 members of the Worker’s Party were accused of taking ‘monthly payments’ in order to pass bills in congress. This has damaged the popularity of the government and the party and creates opposition.

Brazil is a multi-party state with a variety of parties with differing viewpoints/politics/ideologies Governing coalition is to the left; right wing parties ideologically opposed and wish to become government Government in weak position due to nature of coalition Concern by some on left that government’s policies have not been radical enough nor led to sufficient improvement in the position of poorer sections in Brazil Allegations of corruption (2005) made against Workers’ Party officials Claims of corruption within the ruling Workers’ Party has led to criticism from within the coalition government and other parties and groups and the public, although it does not seem to have affected the popularity of the President. PT has a minority in Congress and it has been accused of having paid monthly bribes to congressmen from other parties to secure much-needed votes for the government’s legislative programmes Popularity of the PT has been damaged. It had claimed to be an ethical party and came to power in 2002 vowing to clean up politics. It also promised to promote deep social change to narrow the huge gap between rich and poor. Now the PT is seen by many as just another political party that would adopt any strategy to remain in power. Some supporters are deserting the party Lula’s reforms to tax and pensions in an effort to reduce debt has led to opposition from within the Workers Party, public sector workers and left-wing protestors.