Tag: Lula da Silva

Wednesday, November 2nd 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Lula and Biden share common views during phone call

US President Joseph Biden and Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva held a telephone conversation during which they concurred on several issues, it was reported.
Tuesday, November 1st 2022 - 10:55 UTC
What will Bolsonaro and his followers do regarding Lula's win?

One day after losing the elections, President Jair Bolsonaro's “deafening” silence has Brazilians baffled about his intentions as some of his followers have staged road blockades urging the citizenry to rise against what they claim was electoral fraud.
Monday, October 31st 2022 - 22:20 UTC
Lula welcomes “Comrade” President Alberto Fernández in Sao Paulo

Argentine President Alberto Fernández met in Sao Paulo Monday afternoon with Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva to celebrate the latter's victory in Sunday's runoff.
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.”