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Lula da Silva
Who is Lula da Silva?
Brazil's Lula da Silva on October 30, 2022, returned to become the new president of the country after narrowly defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. According to Brazil's Election Authority, Lula earned 50.8 per cent votes in the tight race against Bolsonaro, who won 49.2 per cent votes.
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Brazil's Lula to undergo new surgery to minimise further brain bleeding
The follow-up procedure had been discussed by doctors since Tuesday's surgery, and does not represent a worsening of Lula's health situation, according to Kalil
 "Brazil's Lula to undergo new surgery to minimise further brain bleeding")
Audios reveal high-ranking officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage coup
In an audio from December 8, Bolsonaro's aide-de-camp, Lt. Col. Mauro Cid, is heard telling Gen. Fernandes that time was running out to keep his boss in office
 "Audios reveal high-ranking officers pressured Bolsonaro to stage coup")
Brazil's Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties strengthen
The state visit by the Chinese leader comes more than a year after Lula visited China seeking to strengthen ties and mend relations with its biggest trade partner
 "Brazil's Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties strengthen")
Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill Lula
The five also planned to kill Lula's running mate, Geraldo Alckmin, and Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes
 "Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill Lula")
Plane carrying Brazil President returns to Mexico due to technical problem
The aircraft, an Airbus A319, was still flying over the Mexican capital on Tuesday afternoon, the Brazilian air force said in a statement
Biden, Lula press Venezuela to publish election tallies to end crisis
In Venezuela, protesters took to streets, waving flags and demanding President Nicolas Maduro acknowledge he lost Sunday's election to an opposition that claimed it clinched a landslide victory
 "Biden, Lula press Venezuela to publish election tallies to end crisis")
Brazilian President Lula seeks to boost support for alliance against hunger
Hunger is not something natural. Hunger is something that requires a political decision, Lula said during a ministerial meeting to establish the global alliance
Brazil to freeze $2.7 bn from budget as govt tries to meet fiscal target
The decision to hold back on spending comes amid market worries about the government's ability to meet its goal of eliminating the primary deficit.
 "Brazil to freeze $2.7 bn from budget as govt tries to meet fiscal target")
Argentine Prez Milei heads to far-right convention in Brazil, snubs Lula
Libertarian leader was in Brazil on Sunday, preparing to headline the country's version of CPAC, the conservative political action conference, alongside former President Javier Bolsonaro
 "Argentine Prez Milei heads to far-right convention in Brazil, snubs Lula")
Brazil's Lula calls meeting on future of Petrobras CEO Jean Paul Prates
The meeting takes place after a week of speculation that Prates would be replaced
 "Brazil's Lula calls meeting on future of Petrobras CEO Jean Paul Prates")
Bolsonaro supporters stage demonstration to defend him amid investigations
The far-right leader said in a speech that he seeks "pacification to erase the past, taking a more conciliatory tone than when he was in office
 "Bolsonaro supporters stage demonstration to defend him amid investigations")
Netanyahu slams Brazilian president's comparison of Gaza war to Holocaust
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Lula's comments trivialised the Holocaust and crossed a red line. He also accused Lula of being a virulent anti-Semite
 "Netanyahu slams Brazilian president's comparison of Gaza war to Holocaust")
A yr after pro-Bolsonaro riots, dozens of arrests, Brazil still recovering
Many saw the rioting as part of a failed attempt by Bolsonaro to remain in power following his election loss. A year and hundreds of arrests later, Brazil is still recovering
Brazil's economy improves during Prez Lula's first yr back, divide remains
Still, the 78-year-old leader has struggled to boost his support among citizens and lawmakers. Some major setbacks, including a series of votes by Congress to override his vetoes
 "Brazil's economy improves during Prez Lula's first yr back, divide remains")
PM Modi, Brazilian Prez share concerns on situation in West Asia over call
They expressed deep concern at terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives and called for concerted efforts for early resolution of the situation, the statement said
 "PM Modi, Brazilian Prez share concerns on situation in West Asia over call")
Brazil to militarise key airports, borders in crackdown on organised crime
The decision comes days after members of a criminal gang set fire to dozens of buses in Rio de Janeiro, apparently in retaliation for the police slaying their leader's nephew
 "Brazil to militarise key airports, borders in crackdown on organised crime")
Brazil's Lula pitches nation and himself as fresh leader for Global south
He has sought to boost Brazil's cred with each state visit and speech, one multilateral forum after another
 "Brazil's Lula pitches nation and himself as fresh leader for Global south")
Lula da Silva backs off pledge Vladimir Putin won't be arrested on visit
The International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Putin's arrest on war crimes charges in March
 "Lula da Silva backs off pledge Vladimir Putin won't be arrested on visit")
No way Putin will be arrested if he attends Rio G20 meet: Brazil Prez
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly skipped international gatherings, including the G20 Summit in New Delhi, where foreign minister Sergey Lavrov represented Russia
 "No way Putin will be arrested if he attends Rio G20 meet: Brazil Prez")
PM Modi gifts 'surahi' to Ramaphosa, Gond painting to Lula da Silva
Art works and traditional items reflecting Indian heritage were the gifts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's choice for some of the world leaders at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg
 "PM Modi gifts 'surahi' to Ramaphosa, Gond painting to Lula da Silva")
