Lula has completed his first year of a new term and is preparing for the upcoming municipal elections. His presidency has been marked by a restored sense of democratic normality and a focus on poverty reduction and environmental protection. The country is experiencing stability amid political tumult in neighboring countries. Lula repositioned Brazil on the global stage and has had some success in combatting deforestation, though he has faced challenges in foreign relations. Lula's presidency is seen as a break from the far-right era of Jair Bolsonaro.