Lula vs Romeu Zema on the 12 Axes
Lula is President of Brazil, and Romeu Zema, Governor of Minas Gerais until March 2026, was Novo's presidential candidate in 2026. The economy is where they are furthest apart: Zema leans strongly Private, Free and Self-reliant, while Lula leans Public, Planned and Shared. Both lean Global on trade, Zema much more so.
- Ownership
Lula leans Public (-35), Romeu Zema leans Private (+95): 130 points apart.
- Welfare
Lula leans Shared (-60), Romeu Zema leans Self-reliant (+70): 130 points apart.
- Markets
Lula leans Planned (-30), Romeu Zema leans Free (+80): 110 points apart.
- Authority
Lula leans Democratic (-40), Romeu Zema leans Strong leader (+20): 60 points apart.
All 12 axes, side by side
| Axis | Lula | Romeu Zema | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| OwnershipPublic to Private | -35 | +95 | 130 |
| MarketsPlanned to Free | -30 | +80 | 110 |
| WelfareShared to Self-reliant | -60 | +70 | 130 |
| AuthorityDemocratic to Strong leader | -40 | +20 | 60 |
| SecurityLiberty to Order | -15 | +40 | 55 |
| StructureLocal to Central | No record | No record | - |
| MoralityProgressive to Traditional | No record | No record | - |
| ReligionSecular to Religious | No record | No record | - |
| TechnologyEmbrace to Caution | No record | No record | - |
| CultureMulticultural to National identity | No record | No record | - |
| TradeGlobal to Protected | -10 | -50 | 40 |
| Foreign policyCooperation to Strength | -45 | No record | - |
Scores run from -100 to +100 and come from each profile's documented positions. Closeness compares only the axes both have on record. It measures similar positions, not endorsement. How profiles work
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How similar are Lula and Romeu Zema?
On the 6 axes where both have a documented position, their profiles are 53% close on the 12 Axes scale. They differ most on Ownership, Welfare, Markets, Authority.
Who is more economically left-wing, Lula or Romeu Zema?
Lula sits further toward the collective end of the Economy family (ownership, markets and welfare), by 123 points on average.
Who favours more personal liberty, Lula or Romeu Zema?
On the State family (authority, security and structure), Lula leans further toward liberty and checks on power, by 58 points on average.
