Tag: Lula da Silva

Monday, October 3rd 2022 - 10:59 UTC
Brazil: Bolsonaro makes it to the runoff against Lula despite some polls

Former President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva of the leftwing Workers' Party (PT) edged the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro of the rightwing Liberal Party (PL) in Sunday's elections by 48.42% against 43.21% of the votes, which shows a divided country after weeks of violent incidents related to the electoral campaign.
Friday, September 30th 2022 - 23:48 UTC
Lula and Bolsonaro trade accusations in last TV debate

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva (PT) and the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro (PL) Thursday engaged in bitter arguments during the last TV debate ahead of Sunday's elections.
Thursday, September 29th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Lula praises vice president candidate Alckmin, “the best thing we have done”

Brazilian former president Lula da Silva, and a serious candidate to repeat for the third time in October elections, said that the political alliance with his presidential ticket running mate Geraldo Alckmin has been “the best thing we have done”.
Wednesday, September 28th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Lula warns Bolsonarism will continue to exist

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva has warned that even if he beats the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in next Sunday's elections or in the Oct. 30 runoff, the far-right movement sparked by the retired Army captain (Bolsonarismo) “will continue to exist.”
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Brazil elections: Lula speaks of “useful” vote next Sunday

Brazilian Presidential candidate and former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Monday spoke in favor of “the useful vote” in next Sunday's elections and called on Brazilians not to stay at home.
Friday, September 23rd 2022 - 09:28 UTC
Brazil: Henrique Cardoso letter taken as message of support at Lula's camp

A letter from former President Fernando Henrique Cardoso (FHC) was welcome Thursday in Brazil on the electoral campaign camp of another former head of state, the Workers' Party (PT) leader Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, who remains on top of the voting intention list among all credible pollsters to defeat the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro next month.
Thursday, September 22nd 2022 - 20:03 UTC
Brazil: Nine Lula supporters killed as structure collapses during political meeting

Nine people were killed in Brazil as a structure collapsed late Tuesday during a political meeting in the State of Sao Paulo. The victims were supporters of former President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva, while 31 others were reported to have been injured, it was reported Wednesday.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 10:04 UTC
Lula vows to tackle price of food if elected

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva (2003-2010), who remains the leading contender for next month's elections against the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, said Friday that if he returns to the Planalto Palace, he will seek to lower the price of food.
Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 09:27 UTC
Bolsonaro to retire from politics if not reelected

Brazil's incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro has announced he would retire from politics if he fails to be reelected next month, when, according to all polls, he trails former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva.
Tuesday, September 13th 2022 - 10:02 UTC
Marina Silva announces support for Lula after years away from PT

Environmentalist leader Marina Silva Monday warned that democracy was at stake in next month's elections as she announced her support for former President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT) against the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.