Workers' Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores)

The Workers' Party (Partido dos Trabalhadores, PT) is a major political party in Brazil, founded in 1980. It emerged from labor movements and progressive groups, focusing on workers' rights, social justice, and economic equality. The party is known for its leftist policies and has been in power various times, most notably under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from 2003 to 2010. The PT aims to reduce poverty, improve education, and expand healthcare but has faced controversy and challenges related to corruption and economic issues in recent years. Its influence continues to shape Brazilian politics.