This report analyses what Lula’s inauguration means for Brazil and for the widerAmericas. We will begin by looking at Lula’s first presidency between 2003-2011 by analysing his socio-economic policies and his foreign policy. We will then look at the growing social tensions under Bolsonaro and his foreign policy of isolation. In the third part we will discuss whether Lula’s new presidency means the return of socio-economic policies, revitalising the Amazon and the rebirth of a regional power. We will conclude by looking at how likely we are to see change under a new Lula government.