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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva — more commonly known as Lula — was popular as president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010. He will take over as president again in January 2023 after beating Jair Bolsonaro.

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December 15, 2024

Brazil: Lula discharged from hospital after brain surgery

December 14, 2024

Brazil: Ex-defense minister held for meddling in coup probe

December 11, 2024

Brazil's President Lula to require further surgery

December 10, 2024

Brazilian President Lula 'doing well' after brain surgery

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Reports & Analysis

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the G20 Summit

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

Did Brazil's G20 summit deliver on its promises?

With ever-present wars and trade tensions, G20 leaders did agree on climate funding, tackling poverty and a wealth tax.
TradeNovember 21, 2024
A G20 Summit banner is displayed at the City Hall in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 12, 2024

G20 summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback

G20 summit: Brazil's billionaire tax plan faces pushback

The Rio summit will try to navigate skepticism about plans to tax the ultrawealthy to fund climate and poverty relief.
BusinessNovember 18, 2024
A woman cries after being rescued following floods in Canoas, at the Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil.

Brazil's President Lula da Silva visits flood-hit region

Brazil's President Lula da Silva visits flood-hit region

The president has pledged funds for reconstruction, and promised a plan to prevent "climate accidents."
CatastropheMay 6, 202401:40 min
People are rescued after flooding in Canoas, at the Rio Grande do Sul state

Brazil flooding leaves dozens dead

Brazil flooding leaves dozens dead

At least 60 people have been killed as southern Brazil endures its worst flooding in more than 80 years.
CatastropheMay 5, 202401:46 min
Elon Musk is seen beside a large 'X' logo

Musk feuds with Brazil's top judge over X

Musk feuds with Brazil's top judge over X

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused a Brazilian Supreme Court justice of censoring X, his social media platform.
PoliticsApril 10, 2024
Lula receiving Brazilians and Palestinians returning from the Gaza Strip at Brasilia Air Base

Brazil's Lula: Row with Israel has 'divided his own base'

Brazil's Lula: Row with Israel has 'divided his own base'

The Brazilian president's comparison of the Gaza conflict with the Holocaust has sparked a diplomatic row.
PoliticsFebruary 25, 2024
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An official of the Brazilian Institute of the Environment (IBAMA) is seen on the right with his back towards the camera, his green T-shirt displaying the yellow IBAMA lettering. In the background several indigenous people and huts with thatched roofs are visible.

Protecting Brazil's Amazon rainforest, one tree at a time

The Brazilian government has strengthened the agency monitoring illegal deforestation in the Amazon.
Nature and EnvironmentSeptember 20, 202302:19 min
A Brazilian cowboy leading a herd of cattle in the Pantanal region

Brazil struggles to protect Amazon as beef demand booms

Brazil's cattle farmers have exported more beef than ever before. But what's good for the economy is bad for nature.
BusinessApril 19, 2023
A Chinese military honor guard holds the national flags of China and Brazil

Presidential visit: China eyes closer ties with Brazil

Brazil's President Lula will visit Xi Jinping in China this week, as China seeks more access to Brazilian agriculture.
PoliticsApril 10, 2023
The sun sets as smoke from illegal fires an area of Amazon rainforest lingers

Lula insists 'Brazil is back' at UN climate summit

Brazilian president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends UN climate talks promising "zero deforestation" in Amazon.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 16, 2022
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