Keywords: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva


Brazil’s Lula starts preventive radiotherapy after skin lesion removal

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has begun preventive radiotherapy treatment following the removal of a skin lesion, according to a medical statement released by his doctors. The 80-year-old leader started the treatment on Monday after undergoing a procedure on April 24 to remove......

Brazilian Supreme Court suspends law that could have reduced Bolsonaro’s prison sentence

A judge from Supreme Federal Court of Brazil has suspended the implementation of a controversial law that could have significantly reduced the prison sentence of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled that the legislation should not take effect until the country’s......

Spain, Mexico and Brazil call for respectful dialogue to address Cuba crisis

Spain, Mexico and Brazil have jointly called for a “sincere and respectful dialogue” to address the deepening crisis in Cuba, expressing concern over the worsening humanitarian situation on the island. In a coordinated statement issued following an international summit in Barcelona, leaders......

Indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire backs Lula ahead of Brazil’s October election

Prominent Brazilian indigenous leader Raoni Metuktire has announced his support for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October, despite expressing concerns over certain government-backed projects. Speaking during a major gathering......

Indigenous march in Brasília to demand land rights

Thousands of Indigenous activists from across Brazil gathered in Brasília this week to demand faster recognition of their ancestral lands, bringing renewed attention to land rights issues ahead of the upcoming presidential election. The demonstration is part of the annual......

Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad prepares bid for Sao Paulo governorship

Fernando Haddad is expected to formally announce his candidacy for governor of Sao Paulo, a move that could reshape the political landscape in Brazil’s most populous region. Haddad, a key ally of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has played a central role in implementing tax reforms and guiding......

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court setback

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is increasing newly introduced global tariffs from 10% to 15%, with immediate effect, following a major ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that curtailed parts of his trade policy. In a statement published on his social media platform, Trump......

Brazil says it does not want a “New Cold War” ahead of Trump meeting

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Sunday that his country does not want a “new Cold War” at a press briefing in New Delhi, ahead of an expected meeting with Donald Trump in Washington next month. Lula urged the United States to treat all nations equally and avoid......

Jair Bolsonaro detained by federal police after months of house arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been taken into federal police custody, as confirmed by his lawyer. This development marks the end of his several months in house arrest while appealing a Supreme Court conviction for undermining Brazil's democracy. His attorney, Celso Vilardi, did not......