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Montevideo, October 20th 2025 - 09:08 UTC

Tag: Lula da Silva

  • Tuesday, November 21st 2023 - 10:03 UTC

    Bolsonaro attending Milei's inauguration, not a word from Lula

    “It would be a great honor for me,” Milei told Bolsonaro

    Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Monday confirmed he would be attending Javier Milei's inauguration as President of Argentina in Buenos Aires on Dec. 10. The retired Army captain told Milei so during the telephone conversation when the Brazilian rightwing leader congratulated the Libertarian candidate on his win at Sunday's runoff.

  • Monday, November 20th 2023 - 09:36 UTC

    Leaders and diplomats congratulate Milei on his win

    “Brazil will always be available to work together with our Argentine brothers,” said Lula

    Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Luis Lacalle Pou of Uruguay were among those Sunday who congratulated Javier Milei on his victory over Sergio Massa at the runoff elections in Argentina. Also joining the celebrations were Uruguayan Vice President Beatriz Argimón and US Ambassador to Buenos Aires Marc Stanley.

  • Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:45 UTC

    Lula critical of United Nations Security Council

    “We will fail the millions of people who go hungry around the world while billions of dollars are spent on wars,” Lula insisted

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva blamed international bodies such as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for their “failure” to find a solution to the ongoing humanitarian crises.

  • Wednesday, November 15th 2023 - 08:25 UTC

    Lula and Pepe hope Massa wins Sunday's runoff in Argentina

    Argentina's opposition candidate Milei views Lula as a “socialist with a totalitarian vocation” and would not trade with Brazil and China

    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

    “Had a good conversation on phone with President @LulaOficial,” Modi wrote on X

    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

    President Lula's political decision of zero deforestation was behind this achievement, Minister Silva explained

    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

    Fufuca said Medeiros’ background is purely technical

    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

    Lula is a key regional ally of Argentine President Alberto Fernández.

    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

    Lula does not want the military inside the favelas

    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

    “How many years has it been since Brazil has had a real idol?” Lula wondered

    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.