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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

January 9, 2023

Bolsonaro: Global condemnation as rioters in Brazil vandalise govt buildings 

Supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro ransacked the National Congress building, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace.

Protesters in Brazil used to Illustrate the story
November 1, 2022

Brazil’s president Bolsonaro begins transition plan, refuses to concede defeat

Incumbent president Jair Bolsonaro lost the presidential contest to the leftist government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro
October 31, 2022

China’s Xi Jinping congratulates Lula da Silva on election as Brazilian president

Mr Jinping said that China and Brazil, as major developing countries and important emerging nations, share broad common interests and responsibilities.

Xi Jinping, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
October 31, 2022

Ex-President Lula defeats Bolsonaro to win Brazil’s presidential election

Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil’s presidential election, defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.

Lula Da Silva (Credit: BBC)
October 3, 2022

Lula wins first round of Brazilian presidential polls

If Mr Lula wins the second round, he would be Brazil’s first democratic president to enter a third term.

Lula Da Silva (Credit: BBC)
October 2, 2022

Incumbent Bolsonaro faces former Brazilian president in October 2 poll

Voting is compulsory in Brazil and more than 156 million people are eligible to vote in today’s presidential election.

Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva