Tag: Lula da Silva

• Wednesday, September 13th 2023 - 10:12 UTC

  Lula announces funding for Rio Grande do Sul relief

  

  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced Tuesday that Brazil's federal government would grant R$ 1 billion (around US$ 202 million) in loans through the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) to help recover the economy of Rio Grande do Sul, Agencia Brasil reported.

• Monday, September 11th 2023 - 10:30 UTC

  Lula receives G20 rotating presidency as New Delhi Summit ends

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Sunday assumed in New Delhi the rotating presidency of the G20 from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, although his term will begin officially on Dec. 1.

• Saturday, September 9th 2023 - 10:19 UTC

  At least 46 people still missing in post-cyclone southeastern Brazil

  

  Brazilian authorities said Friday that at least 46 people were missing after a devastating cyclone hit the southeastern State of Rio Grande do Sul since early Monday, where already 41 casualties have been reported. The federal government also pledged R$ 800 (US$167) for each of the over 3,000 people who have lost their homes to the storm.

• Friday, September 8th 2023 - 10:35 UTC

  Lula headed for G20 Summit

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his entourage are due in New Delhi later Friday to participate in this coming weekend's Summit of G20 leaders, during which he is expected to deliver three speeches and take over the group's pro tempore presidency.

• Thursday, September 7th 2023 - 10:35 UTC

  Lula's imprisonment “a big mistake” rules Brazil's STF

  

  Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruled Wednesday that the evidence gathered in the Lava Jato case against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva must be suppressed because it was obtained illegally by then-judge Sergio Moro. The STF also said that the current president's imprisonment in that case was a mistake.

• Wednesday, September 6th 2023 - 11:00 UTC

  Cyclone in southern Brazil causes death, floods and destruction

  

  Some twenty-one people have been killed as a consequence of the torrential rain and winds caused by a cyclone in southern Brazil, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul neighboring Uruguay and Argentina. Local authorities said it was the state's worst-ever weather disaster given the number of deaths so far and the thousands left homeless.

• Wednesday, September 6th 2023 - 10:14 UTC

  Two indigenous lands in Brazilian Amazon demarcated

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Tuesday signed the documents providing for the demarcation of two indigenous lands in the States of Acre and Amazonas, Agência Brasil reported. It was also the last step before the final regularization of the areas, it was explained.

• Saturday, September 2nd 2023 - 10:22 UTC

  Brazil: Lula to undergo femur surgery

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva explained Friday that he will be undergoing surgery later this month to correct his femur problems.

• Friday, September 1st 2023 - 09:27 UTC

  Lula launches Brazil Without Hunger program

  

  President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday launched the Brazil Without Hunger program in Teresina, the capital of the State of Piauí, Agencia Brasil reported.

• Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 09:55 UTC

  Lula announces new ministry for SMEs

  

  As part of his efforts to develop over 2 million formal jobs by the end of the year, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Tuesday he would create a ministry to deal with issues linked to small and medium-sized enterprises, assisting those who wish to become entrepreneurs, Agencia Brasil reported. It will be the 38th ministry in Lula’s administration