Lula da Silva sworn in for third term as Brazil's president

BY A STAFF REPORTER: Pledging to "rebuild" Brazil "with the people" ,Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as president defeating far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the tightest presidential race in decades.The inauguration ceremony began with a car parade, musical performances, and a speech by the Workers Party (PT) member. The inauguration was held under tightened security after alleged threats of violence by supporters of his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. "Our message to Brazil is one of hope and reconstruction," Lula said in a speech in Congress' Lower House after signing the document that formally instated him as president. "The great edifice of rights, sovereignty and development that this nation built has been systematically demolished in recent years. And to re-erect this edifice, we are going to direct all our efforts."