Tag: Lula da Silva

Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 08:25 UTC
Lula and Pepe hope Massa wins Sunday's runoff in Argentina

Brazil's incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and former Uruguayan head of state José “Pepe” Mujica called on Argentines to vote for Economy Minister Sergio Massa in Sunday's runoff with Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei.
Saturday, November 11th 2023 - 09:47 UTC
Lula discusses international agenda with Indian PM Modi

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed Friday during a telephone conversation the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and other matters of mutual interest, it was reported.
Friday, November 10th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Drop in deforestation of Brazilian Amazon reported

A new study showing a 22.3% drop in the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon was released Thursday, Agencia Brasil reported. The document also highlighted that the latest figures represented the best results in the matter since 2019.
Thursday, November 9th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Brazil: Appointment of official with previous office under Bolsonaro sparks controversy

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva appointed Antonio Paulo Vogel de Medeiros as Deputy Sports Minister, it was reported Tuesday. The news became relevant since Medeiros worked as the executive secretary (second-in-command) at the Education Ministry under former President Jair Bolsonaro and even served as acting Minister between 2019 and 2020 following the departure of staunch Bolsonarist Abraham Wintraub.
Monday, November 6th 2023 - 09:19 UTC
Lula’s party announces endorsement to Massa

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s Workers’ Party (PT) announced it would support Argentina’s Economy Minister Sergio Massa against Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei in the Nov. 19 runoff.
Thursday, November 2nd 2023 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil deploys Armed Forces to control airports and other key sites

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva ordered the militarization of South America's largest country's main ports and airports amid growing violence among drug gangs and vigilante militias, it was reported.
Wednesday, November 1st 2023 - 08:56 UTC
Lula hails Messi's Ballon d'Or achievement

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Tuesday praised Argentine football start Lionel Messi on winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award. “Messi should serve as an example to Brazilian players,” said Lula on social media.
Monday, October 30th 2023 - 09:38 UTC
Lula tells Pedro Sanchez to make a last effort on EU-Mercosur deal

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez during a telephone conversation last week that he was keen on finalizing the trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and Mercosur.
Saturday, October 28th 2023 - 01:12 UTC
Brazil in Brussels: EU anti deforestation law will impact 34% of Brazilian exports

The government of Lula da Silva estimates that the new European Union, EU, anti-deforestation law will have a 34% impact on Brazilian exports to Europe and 15% on the country’s total exports. Folha de Sao Paulo informed the measure applies to products in the supply chains of coffee, soy, palm oil, wood, leather, beef, cocoa, and rubber.
Wednesday, October 25th 2023 - 11:00 UTC
Lula plays football and criticizes Israel after hip surgery

President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva “is already back, to score many more goals for Brazil,” said Vice President Geraldo Alckmin Tuesday while posting a picture of the head of state playing football. Lula, 77, underwent hip surgery on Sept. 29 at the Syrian-Lebanese hospital in Brasilia due to a case of osteoarthritis, which was causing him severe pain.