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Carmen Alvaro Jarrin, Associate Professor of Anthropology, College of the Holy Cross

Brazil's president visits the White House as he tries to counter rising threats to democracy at home

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks to reporters during a news conference on Jan. 23, 2023. Manuel Cortina/LightRocket via Getty Images

When Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva meets with President Joe Biden on Feb. 10, 2023, climate change, economic development and security will be on the agenda. But if Lula cannot stabilize his country’s democracy, he won’t be able to tackle any of these other goals.

Biden and Lula lead vastly different countries. Yet, the violent challenges each faced to their elections have given them similar battles to fight.

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