Tag: Lula da Silva

Tuesday, July 23rd 2013 - 08:00 UTC
Polls confirm support for Rousseff has crashed and Lula da Silva becomes an option

Former president Lula da Silva is back leading opinion polls as the most likeable candidate for Brazil’s presidential election in 2014, eleven percentage points ahead of his successor and current president Dilma Rousseff according to the latest public opinion polls released over the week end.
Monday, March 11th 2013 - 05:37 UTC
Brazil pledges support for Venezuelan transition but takes distance from Chavez populism

By leaving Venezuela before Friday’s funeral ceremony for leader Hugo Chávez, Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was once again trying to chart out a more moderate signal to investors and diplomats, plus probably avoiding Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whom contrary to her predecessor Lula da Silva, she has strongly criticized.
Monday, February 25th 2013 - 06:57 UTC
Brazilian 2014 presidential campaign takes off with Rousseff bidding re-election

Brazil's 2014 election season got off last week with the unofficial launch of President Dilma Rousseff's re-election campaign by her mentor and predecessor Lula da Silva during the celebration of the ruling Workers Party tenth year in power.
Thursday, January 10th 2013 - 04:03 UTC
Brazilian hacker publishes sensitive personal data on politicians convicted for corruption

A hacker in Brazil has published sensitive personal data of politicians convicted during a major corruption trial known as the “Mensalao”. Jose Genoino, Jose Dirceu and Delubio Soares have had address, phone numbers, emails and other details exposed.
Wednesday, January 9th 2013 - 18:30 UTC
Lula da Silva to be investigated over the vote-buying scheme in Congress

Brazilian prosecutors will likely investigate former President Lula da Silva's alleged involvement in a vote-buying scheme in Congress that led to the conviction of several of his closest aides for corruption, two newspapers reported.
Thursday, December 20th 2012 - 05:38 UTC
Brazil to investigate corruption allegations involving Lula da Silva

Brazil’s Attorney General said the country’s judiciary will investigate allegations that former President Lula da Silva took part in the cash-for-votes scheme that toppled several of his closest aides.
Wednesday, December 12th 2012 - 07:55 UTC
Rousseff defends Lula da Silva from growing claims of personal corruption

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff currently on an official visit to France described as ‘regrettable’ the accusations against her predecessor Lula da Silva published in the Sao Paulo media and underlined her respect and admiration for the leader.
Monday, November 26th 2012 - 06:46 UTC
Dilma Rousseff sacks top officials involved in influence-peddling ring

Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff moved quickly and with no consideration for political allies ordered the dismissal on Saturday of all government officials allegedly involved in a bribery ring, including the country's deputy attorney general.
Tuesday, November 13th 2012 - 00:05 UTC
Lula da Silva former chief of staff sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption

The chief of staff to former President Lula da Silva, and fellow founder of Brazil's ruling Workers' Party, was sentenced to over 10 years in prison for running a congressional vote buying scheme almost a decade ago.
Friday, October 19th 2012 - 05:25 UTC
Strong message from Lula da Silva to victorious Chavez: prepare your succession

Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva said he believes it is time for Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, recently re-elected for another six years, “to begin preparing his succession”