Tens of thousands of supporters, decked out in the red of the Workers’ Party, cheered the swearing in of President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva during the presidential inauguration ceremony at Planalto Palace on Sunday, Jan. 1, in Brasilia, Brazil. Lula assumes office for the third time after thwarting far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro’s reelection bid. His return to power marks the culmination of a political comeback that is thrilling supporters and enraging opponents in a fiercely polarized nation. In his first address, Lula expressed optimism about plans to rebuild while pledging that members of the outgoing Bolsonaro administration will be held to account. “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 instates him as president. “The great edifice of rights, sovereignty and development that this nation built has been systematically demolished in recent years. To re-erect this edifice, we are going to direct all our efforts.” Sunday afternoon in Brasilia's main esplanade, the party was on. Photos: Silvia Izquierdo/AP; Mauro Pimentel and Evaristo Sa/AFP via Getty Images.