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Brazil Floods: Lula Visits State Affected by Severe Floods as Death Toll Reaches 29

Brazil President Lula has now arrived in the state of Grande do Sul after severe rains caused flooding that led to dozens of deaths in the state.

Venezuela Election: Brazil President Lula Cheering on Venezuela Opposition, Calls on Nicolas Maduro to Conduct 'Free and Fair' Elections

Apr 24, 2024 12:28 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Venezuela elections are in full swing as the opposition has picked Edmundo Gonzalez to challenge dictator Nicolas Maduro. These development has been welcomed by Lula, president of Brazil.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Meets Military Officers to Plan Coup, Says Aide

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Under Investigation Over Alleged Coup Attempt

Feb 08, 2024 02:40 PM EST By Eileen Rodriguez

Jair Bolsonaro Ordered to Surrender His Passport to Authorities Over Alleged Coup Attempt After Election Defeat

Brazil: Lula's Government Explains 'Growth Acceleration Plan' With $347.5 Billion Budget

Aug 11, 2023 11:38 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Brazil's government announced Friday a forthcoming "growth acceleration program" by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, which will entail a substantial investment of 1.7 trillion reais ($347.47 billion) distributed across all states.

Brazil: Lula Calls for Amazon Forest Protection Amid Major Threats

Aug 08, 2023 10:38 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has unveiled an ambitious agenda to address the repercussions caused by Bolsonaro's policies and combat environmental offenses.

Brazil President Lula Offers To Help Free Imprisoned Bishop in Nicaragua After Meeting With Pope Francis

Jun 23, 2023 02:11 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Pope Francis recently met with Brazil President Lula in the Vatican on Thursday, with the leftist president offering to help with the Vatican's ongoing problem with Nicaragua.

Brazil, Venezuela Start 'New Era' as Partners: What Does This Mean?

Brazil, Venezuela Start 'New Era' in Strengthening Ties: What Does This Mean?

May 29, 2023 10:06 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro travels to Brazil for the first time in years to mend fences with the region's other left-leaning leaders.

Brazil: Lula’s Top Security Adviser Resigns – Here’s Why

Why Did Lula's Top Security Exec Resign?

Apr 20, 2023 09:28 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's top security official submitted their resignation amid the probe into Brazil riot on January 8.

Brazil: Lula Takes Trip to China with Trade, Russia-Ukraine War in Focus

Apr 11, 2023 08:48 PM EDT By Mary Webber

President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will be visiting China this week, eyeing a talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is expected to focus largely on trade, including the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Brazil: Lula Takes Shot at Jair Bolsonaro in 100th Day as President

Brazil: Lula Takes Shot at Jair Bolsonaro After Challenging First 100 Days as President

Apr 10, 2023 08:57 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has just reached his first 100 days, and he used this occasion to take aim at his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil: When Will Jair Bolsonaro Return After Election Loss?

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Reveals Return Plan After Election Loss, January 8 Riot

Mar 05, 2023 10:05 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro said on Saturday that he plans to return this month to his country, where he will face several investigations.

Brazil: Convictions for January 8 Rioters Requested as Majority of Brazilians Condemn Pro-Bolsonaro Violence

Feb 14, 2023 01:28 AM EST By Rick Martin

For the first time since the pro-Jair Bolsonaro January 8 riots in Brasilia, the Solicitor General's Office of Brazil has requested that a civil court convict some of the rioters who took part in the failed coup against President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva.

Joe Biden and Brazil President Lula Exchange Stories About the Insurrections They Faced as They Meet for the First Time as Presidents

Joe Biden and Lula Meet for the First Time as Presidents, Swap Insurrection Stories

Feb 10, 2023 08:44 PM EST By Rick Martin

U.S. President Joe Biden and Brazil President Lula met for the first time as the leaders of their respective countries. They talked about various agendas, from the environment to trade and national security.

Brazil Congress Reelects New Leaders in Victory of Lula da Silva

Brazil Congress Reelects Leaders Backed by Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Beating Jair Bolsonaro’s Ally

Feb 02, 2023 01:25 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Lawmakers in Brazil voted to reelect the heads of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, who are both allies of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

Brazil: Videos Show Jair Bolsonaro Fanatics Destroying Brazil Congress, Presidential Palace in Scary Protest

Jan 08, 2023 09:32 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Supporters of former Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro had broken through military's security barriers on Sunday and entered the congressional building, the Supreme Court, and the Planalto Palace.

Lula Sworn In As Brazil's Next President, Vows to Protect the Environment

Jan 01, 2023 09:50 PM EST By Rick Martin

As New Year's Day hit Brazil, the largest democracy in South America entered a new era as Lula was sworn in as the country's next president. During his inauguration, Lula promised to get Brazil "out of Jair Bolsonaro's era of "devastation", barbarism and hate."