Brazil's transfer of power shows how democracy can work even in the face of extremist tides. It's shameful that Bolsonaro chose to flee to Mar-a-Lago instead of handing the presidential sash to Lula. But the deeply inclusive ceremony was beautiful, as @oscar_soria describes.
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RT @oscar_soria
Lastly, on my previous tweet: Civil society representatives handed over the presidential sash to #Lula. A black woman was in charge of placing …
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Oscar Soria on Twitter

“Lastly, on my previous tweet: Civil society representatives handed over the presidential sash to #Lula. A black woman was in charge of placing it, accompanied by a child, a human rights activist and our dear friend Chief Raoni. Much better than having Bolsonaro there. Beautiful.”

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The presidential puppy, whose name is Resistência (Resistance!) added a great touch to the ceremonies around @LulaOficial's inauguration! See @JanjaLula's tweet for more:
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RT @JanjaLula
Resistência e seu inseparável patinho já estão em Brasília para a posse! Ela está ansiosa para encontrar com vcs. Estamos trabalhando muito para garantir que todos participem dessa festa histórica com toda segurança.
#AlegriaVaiTomarPosse
#LulaPresid
https://twitter.com/JanjaLula/status/1607424502782115842
Janja Lula Silva on Twitter

“Resistência e seu inseparável patinho já estão em Brasília para a posse! Ela está ansiosa para encontrar com vcs. Estamos trabalhando muito para garantir que todos participem dessa festa histórica com toda segurança. #AlegriaVaiTomarPosse #LulaPresidente”

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