The Workers' Party of Brazil (PT) is a political party founded in 1980, primarily representing the interests of workers and the working class. It emerged from a coalition of labor unions, leftist intellectuals, and social movements, aiming to promote social justice, economic equality, and democratic governance. The party gained prominence in the 2000s under the leadership of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who served as President from 2003 to 2010. During his administration, the PT implemented various social programs aimed at reducing poverty and inequality, significantly impacting Brazilian society and politics.