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Marco Aurélio Garcia

Marco Aurélio Garcia was international secretary of the Workers’ Party (PT) in Brazil, and is now special adviser on foreign relations to President Lula.

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Brazilian future

The election of Lula as president of Brazil, says his special adviser, is the signal for a national project that will have a profound impact beyond the country's borders. The aim is a confident place for Brazil in the world commensurate with its immense size, energy and global character.