Tag: Lula da Silva

Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:53 UTC
Lula is back as president of Brazil after narrowly defeating Bolsonaro

Former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will return to power in Brazil for the third time after defeating incumbent head of State Jair Bolsonaro in the ballot by a very narrow margin, reflecting a huge division in the South American giant.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:37 UTC
Bolsonaro mum after defeat

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was nowhere to be found Sunday evening after his loss to the former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva was confirmed by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE).
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 10:37 UTC
Rishi Sunak congratulates Lula: “I look forward to working together on the issues that matter”

United Kingdom's new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, congratulated elected-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his victory in Brazil's election against incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro, saying he looked forward to coordinating on issues including protecting the planet's natural resources.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Lula: Hunger top priority of his third government

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva (2003-2010), who for elected Sunday for a third term in office starting Jan 1, 2023, said in his victory speech that he would run the country for all Brazilians, not just those who voted for him.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:47 UTC
TSE greenlights additional troop deployments ahead of Brazil's runoffs

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Friday authorized the deployment of federal troops to 165 more cities for next Sunday's presidential runoff pitting the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro against the former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva. The TSE had already authorized troops to be sent to another 80 cities.
Saturday, October 29th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Bitter arguments mark Brazil's last presidential debate

Brazil's two contenders for Sunday's runoff, incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro and former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, Friday engaged in a bitter and tense TV debate closing their campaigns.
Friday, October 28th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Brazil will go back to being environmentally conscientious if Lula wins

Former Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva Thursday said during a press conference in Sao Paulo that “we need an environmentally sustainable, politically democratic and socially developed country.”
Thursday, October 27th 2022 - 10:54 UTC
TSE gives thumbs down to Bolsonaro's electoral ad fraud allegations

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Wednesday rejected a petition from incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's campaign team that alleged irregularities in the broadcast of radio electoral propaganda be investigated.
Monday, October 24th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Bolsonaro too close for Lula's comfort

According to the most recent polls, incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro keeps narrowing the gap with the former head of state and challenger Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva ahead of the Oct. 30 runoffs.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 07:46 UTC
Brazilian First Lady likens Lula to cancer

Brazilian First Lady Michelle Bolsonaro described former President Luiz Iácio Lula Da Silva as the country's “cancer” that needs to be beaten in the Oct. 30 runoffs.