Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a prominent political figure in Brazil who served as the 35th President of the country from 2003 to 2011. Lula, a former metalworker and union leader, rose to power as a member of the Workers’ Party and became the first working-class president of Brazil. His presidency was marked by social programs aimed at reducing poverty and improving the living conditions of millions of Brazilians.