Brazil has sworn in Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as president for the third time.
The politician known widely as Lula, led the country between 2003 and 2010 – and defeated Jair Bolsonaro in October’s poll.
A sea of Lula supporters reportedly gathered in front of Congress since early in the morning – decked out in the red colour of his Workers’ Party. They travelled to see their leader sworn in – but also for a celebration.
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More than 60 artists – including Samba legend Martinho da Vila – are due to perform on two giant stages decorated in the national flag as part of a music festival dubbed “Lulapalooza”.
Lula and incoming Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin paraded through the city on an open-top convertible before proceeding to the Senate – at the start of the formal inauguration ceremony.
The men have spent the past days selecting their cabinet and leaders to public owned businesses.
The state of Brassia is set to deploy about 8,000 officers to the city amid fear of the opposition party distracting proceedings.