Richard Lapper in NYC: Lula and Brazil's 2026 Elections

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In Lula: The Man, The Myth and a Dream of Latin America (Bloomsbury, 2026), journalist Richard Lapper offers a deeply reported account of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who's vying for his fourth term in this year's election in a race against his former rival's son, among other candidates. Drawing on decades of on-the-ground reporting and rare access, Lapper traces how a single figure came to embody so much of Brazil's modern history.

Join Americas Society in New York for a conversation about the book and the country it illuminates. With the October presidential first round vote approaching, this is a timely moment to better understand the historical, cultural, and economic forces that have shaped Latin America's biggest nation. This discussion will offer essential context for what promises to be a consequential year.

Preorder the book here. Copies of the book will also be available for purchase at the event.

Following the discussion, AS/COA members are invited to a reception with the speakers. Members also receive priority registration and seating. Not a member? Join today.

Speakers

• Richard Lapper, journalist and author
• Brian Winter, Vice President of Policy, AS/COA

Questions? Email Holly at membership@as-coa.org.