Lula da Silva has been sworn in as the President of Brazil for the third time. Foreign media reported that the swearing-in ceremony of Brazil's new president was held amid tight security.


After being sworn in as the new president, Lula da Silva addressed the nation and declared that the country will be rebuilt together with the people.


Lula da Silva was elected as the country's president for the third time by getting 50 percent and 9 tenths of the votes in the presidential election held last year. That, defeating the former president Pere Bolsonaro.


Lula da Silva has held the presidency of Brazil twice during 2003-2010. Lula da Silva, who was accused of corruption and money laundering, was sentenced to prison several years ago by a Brazilian court.


He ran for the Brazilian presidential election held in October last year after serving almost two years in prison.