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Le Monde names Brazil’s Lula da Silva as “Man of the Year”
French daily Le Monde named Brazilian President Lula da Silva “Man of the Year” for “personifying a giant”. It is the first time in its history the French publication has made this designation. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesPlease, asks to 8,3 million pensioners of Brazil, because they think that Lula is “ Worse man of the year, wy not to say of last 7 years.” It speaks in human rights and maltreats the aged ones, in the age that they more need support. Do you mind is this that what a good man could do?
Dec 26th, 2009 - 11:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I imagine there still is a lot to do in Brazil. A big country, with big problems, and a horrible history of conservative governments (before Lula) who never dedicated enough time to resolve social matters like this. However, it is too ambitious to expect from any President (Lula or whoever might be) to fix the big mess created by the previous conservative parties all at once. Maybe people need to appreciate more all the positive things that have been done so far, rather than focusing on the negatives. There is no perfect political system in this World, because there aren't perfect humans to start with. Happy 2010 to everyone!
Dec 27th, 2009 - 02:02 am - Link - Report abuse 0Despite the protests from the right-wingers who resent the fact that Lula was ever elected at all, and for whom Le Monde's well-deserved homage was a slap on their faces, Lula remains massively popular, supported by over 70% of the Brasilian electorate. Despite all the fearmongering from his enemies, who said that Lula would destroy the economy and erode the institutions, he did more to improve the lives of the poorest citizens than any other president in Brasil's history.
Dec 31st, 2009 - 02:11 am - Link - Report abuse 0Jose, Brazil should privatize it's social security system. It is as similar like the US “legal ponzi scheme”. Second, just like the US, Brazil should reform it's tax system what will boost/transform Brazil's economy. Third, Lula is a socialist, but ruled with “social conservative” policies, same as Liar Billy (Bill Clinton) did. Brazil has a long way to go, but compare to other nations in Latin America, it did terrific and still does.
Jan 03rd, 2010 - 01:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Commenting for this story is now closed.
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