John Redmond vs Lula da Silva

Redmond was elected chairman of the reunited Irish Parliamentary Party, succeeding the Parnell split. He led the party in the House of Commons, advocating for Home Rule for Ireland.

The Third Home Rule Bill was introduced and passed by the House of Commons, thanks to the Parliament Act 1911 removing the Lords' veto. Redmond's party held the balance of power and secured the bill's passage.

The Government of Ireland Act 1914 (Home Rule) received royal assent but was suspended for the duration of World War I. Redmond accepted this compromise, urging Irishmen to support the British war effort.

Redmond made a speech at Woodenbridge, County Wicklow, calling on Irishmen to enlist in the British Army to fight in World War I. This split the Irish Volunteers, with a majority opposing his call.

The Easter Rising in Dublin, led by republican opponents of Redmond's constitutional approach, took place. The rising was suppressed, but its execution of leaders shifted public opinion away from Redmond's Home Rule policy.

Redmond chaired the Irish Convention, a failed attempt to reach a consensus on Home Rule implementation. The convention broke down over partition and Ulster's exclusion, marking the failure of Redmond's constitutional approach.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the 2002 Brazilian presidential election, becoming the first left-wing president in decades. His victory represented a major shift in Brazilian politics and was seen as a triumph for the working class.

Lula's government launched the Bolsa Fam

During Lula's two terms (2003-2010), Brazil experienced strong economic growth, reduced inflation, and a significant decrease in income inequality. His policies combined fiscal responsibility with social spending, leading to record popularity.

Lula was convicted of corruption and money laundering in connection with the Lava Jato scandal. He was sentenced to 12 years in prison and began serving his sentence in April 2018, which barred him from running in the 2018 presidential election.

In 2021, Brazil's Supreme Court overturned Lula's convictions on procedural grounds, restoring his political rights. He subsequently ran for president in 2022 and defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, returning to office for a third term.