The Lula administration (2003-2011) reduced 19.8% the rate of poverty based on labour income during June 2002 and June 2006 according to Fundação Getúlio Vargas.

From 2003 on, the program was reinforced and renamed Luz para Todos by the Lula administration.

During the Lula administration, Brazilian foreign trade increased dramatically, changing from deficits to several surpluses since 2003.

The Lula administration (since 2003)

She also pledged to deepen the social welfare network inaugurated by the Lula administration, saying that, under her rule, "Brazil will continue to grow, with social inclusion and mobility."

Although critical of the economic policy of the Lula administration, PCdoB maintained its support to PT.

In her own words, Judith argues that the media has taken the role of the opposition to the Lula administration:

"Paes was a noted trenchant critic of the Lula administration, particularly during the Mensalão scandal in 2005 over alleged payments to congressmen for votes"

I am indeed surprised at the refusal of the Lula administration to extradite this convicted murderer to a European Member State.

The Lula administration has made a particular commitment to human rights.