Tag: Lula da Silva

• Friday, November 24th 2023 - 09:28 UTC

  G20: Leading it is Brazil’s top global responsibility, says Lula

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday launched a commission to handle the matters stemming from Brazil's pro-tempore presidency of the G20 between Dec. 1 and Nov. 30, next year, Agencia Brasil reported.

• Wednesday, November 22nd 2023 - 10:25 UTC

  Lula does not need to be friends with presidents of other countries

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Tuesday that he does not need to be friends with the heads of state of other countries, despite which it was possible to reach an agreement, Agencia Brasil reported.

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

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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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

  

  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.