Broad Front (Portuguese Butterfly)

The Broad Front (portuguese: Frente Ampla) originated of a coalition between progressive emerging parties during the 70's and 80's in Brazil, who united formally together in 1998. FA governed in federal level for 16 years (2003-2019), and had one of the biggest approval ratings in history with Lula da Silva. The biggest adversaries of the Broad Front is the Brazilian Labour Party, in the left, and the Brazilian Progressive Unity.

Originally the Frente Ampla, led by Líber Seregni, run for the elections since 1972. The Workers' Party, led by Lula da Silva, was founded in 1980, and run for the first time in 1982. The first presidential run, in 1982, had Hélio Bicudo as the presidential candidate, reaching the fifth position. In 1998, advised by former president Brizola, the Workers' Party joined the coalition, but lost for Júlio Maria Sanguinetti.

The first victory of the Broad Front was with Lula da Silva, against Sanguinetti, who was seeking reelection. During Lula's government, it was revealed the Mensalão scandal and internal break-ups, forming other left parties, such as PSOL and Solidariedade, which didn't join the coalition. Although, the scandal didn't affect the elections, and the Frente Ampla's successor, Osvaldo da Costa, was elected and re-elected.

During Osvaldão's government, it was observed the rise of a Conservative wave in Brazil. The failing impeachment of Osvaldo and the failing prison of the former president Lula da Silva are examples of the crisis in the Brazilian politics. The party launched former vice-president Tabaré Vasques as their candidate, but it stood out of the second round. The FA became an independent/neutral party, instead of be against João Goulart Filho's government. They've supported João Goulart Filho in the second round.