Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took part in the country's Independence Day military parade on Thursday, urging citizens to unite around common goals as he seeks to end the politicisation of the armed forces that gained momentum under his far-right predecessor. teleSUR
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00:00 On this Wednesday, on the eve of the celebrations of the anniversary of Brazil's independence,
00:05 President Lucinácio Lula da Silva addressed the country and acknowledged that they still
00:09 have a long way to go.
00:11 The head of state reviewed what he has achieved so far in his administration, stating that
00:17 they have put the country back on the path of democracy.
00:20 The figures presented in his message show that more than one million jobs have been
00:24 created in the first half of the year and that the gross domestic product has grown
00:29 to levels not seen since the year 2010.
00:32 The head of state also acknowledged that ties with the armed forces must be rebuilt and
00:37 referred to the democratic process as a fundamental foundation.