Article 67BVN ‘It’s going to be wild’: Brazil braced for ‘Lulapalooza’ as new leader kicks off reign with huge party

‘It’s going to be wild’: Brazil braced for ‘Lulapalooza’ as new leader kicks off reign with huge party

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Tom Phillips and Melissa Cannabrava in Rio de Jane
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The return of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has led to an outpouring of optimism in the South American country - and relief at the downfall of Jair Bolsonaro

They are billing it as Lulapalooza - a momentous explosion of Brazilian politics and dance - and Mayse Freitas wouldn't miss it for the world.

I think it's going to be the greatest show on earth ... It'll be the happiest day of my life," said the social activist from the Complexo do Alemao, one of Rio's largest favelas, as she geared up for the festivities.

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