Tag: Lula da Silva

Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Nothing to fear at Mercosur Summit Friday, Argentine ambassador says

Argentina's Ambassador to Brazil Daniel Scioli Wednesday said Friday's Mercosur Summit posed no risk of tensions between Presidents Alberto Fernández and Jair Bolsonaro, despite former Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva's recent appearance at a ceremony in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 00:00 UTC
Brazil: Alckmin leaves PSDB as rumors of candidacy alongside Lula grow

Former São Paulo Governor Geraldo Alckmin Wednesday announced he was leaving the PSDB after more than 33 years in the party, citing it was time for a change. According to several press reports, he is likely to run for Vice President next year behind the former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva.
Saturday, December 11th 2021 - 09:58 UTC
Argentina will not jeopardize growth, president says

President Alberto Fernández Friday said his country will not accept any imposition which may put growth at risk when negotiating with foreign creditors. The Argentine head of state made those remarks from a stage in front of Casa Rosada he shared with former Presidents José Mujica of Uruguay, Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva of Brazil and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Argentina's current Vice President.
Monday, December 6th 2021 - 09:42 UTC
Lula to appear at Plaza de Mayo in Buenos Aires this week

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva will attend celebrations in Buenos Aires on Dec. 10 marking a new anniversary of the return to democratic rule, which was announced in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, November 30th 2021 - 18:18 UTC
Bolsonaro joins Liberal Party with 2022 elections in mind

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has joined the Liberal Party (PL) under which he will be able to seek reelection in October, next year. With Tuesday's move, Bolsonaro has left behind his discrepancies with the party leadership, most specifically with party chairman Valdemar da Costa Neto.
Tuesday, November 30th 2021 - 09:33 UTC
Former Sao Paulo Governor Alckmin asked to run for Brazil's VP job alongside Lula

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva and former São Paulo State Governor Geraldo Alckmin were said Monday to have been working on a possible ticket for next year's presidential elections.
Friday, November 26th 2021 - 09:54 UTC
Macron's support for Lula “a provocation” says Bolsonaro

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday said that Former President Luiz Inácio Lulas Da Silva being received by France's head of state Emmanuel Macron last week was a “provocation.”
Monday, November 22nd 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil: Lula wants to return to power but it's not up to just him

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has explained in an interview published over the weekend that he wants to return to power “so that people can eat three times a day.”
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Moro wants to become Brazil's “third way” amid polarization, despite being a Bolsonarist option

Former Lava Jato Judge Sergio Moro said he was “ready” to challenge President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva in the October 2022 elections.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 09:51 UTC
Macron praises Lula's bravery on ex-Brazilian president's European tour

French President Emmanuel Macron Wednesday praised Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva's “political courage,” as the former head of state (2003-2011) appears ready to return to power in next year's elections, although he denies having launched his candidacy.