Bolsonaro has urgent business up north.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the new president of Brazil – the third time he has held the country’s highest office.

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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 appointing supporters to key state owned businesses.

In a noted change of policy from the Bolsonaro administration, Marina Silva – one of Brazil’s best known climate activists – was re-appointed to head the environment and climate ministry. She will be expected to achieve Lula’s pledge to reach “zero deforestation” in the Amazon by 2030.

Noted and vitally important to the entire planet.

Mr Bolsonaro himself reportedly flew to the US state of Florida after delivering a teary farewell to supporters.

Ah, Florida. Hoping he has friends there, no doubt. Of course Trump hates “losers” so…

The populist incumbent has repeatedly said he does not wish to attend the inauguration of his successor, where he would be expected to hand over the presidential sash in a sign of a stable transfer of power.

Aw, iddn that sweet; so trumpy. Maybe Trump will let him kiss the ring if he promises to leave immediately afterwards.