Lulism

Lulism (Portuguese: lulismo) is a political ideology describing the 2006 consolidation of segments of Brazilian society previously hostile to social movements and the Workers' Party behind political forces led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The controlled reformism and limited structural change focused on the poorest sections of society. The lower classes, who had distanced themselves from Lula, accepted his candidacy after his first term as president as the middle‑class turned from him. One explanation would be a new ideological configuration incorporating left- and right-wing elements. The rhetoric and praxis, which united the maintenance of stability and state distributism are the origins of Lulism. Although distinct, it shares characteristics of Chavism and Kirchnerism.

To build political consensus and secure social peace, Lulism has forged a coalition of interests across Brazilian society instead of pursuing an ideological agenda; gradual reformism was favored over direct confrontation with the elite. Brazilian manufacturers, banks and retailers benefited from the consumption-led, credit-fueled government economic model. According to Andre Singer, "The convergence of interests of the private industry sector on one side, and of the organized labor force on the other, led to the stability that allowed this political system to take the form of a sort of consensus". This equilibrium allowed the government to gradually make significant changes in policy. Non-confrontation is, in the Lulism movement, a sine qua non for development.

The word "Lulism" was coined by André Singer, Lula's press secretary from 2003 to 2005 and spokesperson during his presidency (from 2002 to 2007). Originating in the 2002 presidential campaign, Lulism departed from the left-wing politics of the Workers Party until late 2001 and abandoned the concepts of organization and mobilization. Since Lulism is a model of enforced change within order, mobilization is unnecessary and conflict is eliminated.

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