Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

President of Brazil

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2024 Lula is featured in the documentary 'Apocalypse in the Tropics', directed by Petra Costa, which explores significant themes related to his life and the Brazilian political landscape.
2024 Lula is featured in the documentary 'Apocalypse in the Tropics', directed by Petra Costa, which explores significant themes related to his life and the Brazilian political landscape.
December 2024 In December 2024, Lula was admitted to the hospital after complaining of a headache. An MRI scan revealed a brain hemorrhage, prompting an emergency craniotomy, which was attributed to the fall he suffered in October.
December 2024 In December 2024, Lula was admitted to the hospital after complaining of a headache. An MRI scan revealed a brain hemorrhage, prompting an emergency craniotomy, which was attributed to the fall he suffered in October.
October 2024 Lula canceled his trip to the BRICS summit in Russia after experiencing a minor brain hemorrhage from a fall.
October 2024 Lula canceled his trip to the BRICS summit in Russia after experiencing a minor brain hemorrhage from a fall.
September 2024 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received the Global Goalkeeper Award in the United States.
September 2024 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received the Global Goalkeeper Award in the United States.
July 2024 A court blocked Lula's decision to rebuild the BR-319 project citing the lack of a plan to prevent deforestation associated with the project.
July 2024 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was given the Key to the City of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia.
July 2024 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was given the Key to the City of Santa Cruz de la Sierra in Bolivia.
July 2024 A court blocked Lula's decision to rebuild the BR-319 project citing the lack of a plan to prevent deforestation associated with the project.
February 2024 Feliciano de Sa Guimaraes, a foreign policy expert from the University of São Paulo, remarked that Lula's government predominantly listens to left-wing, anti-American voices advocating for radical changes in the global order.
February 2024 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Lula as part of diplomatic interactions between Brazil and Russia.
February 2024 Saudi Ambassador to Brazil, Faisal Ghulam, participated in a reception held by ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries in honor of Lula, where he spoke about the developing relations between the Arab and Islamic countries and Brazil.
February 2024 Feliciano de Sa Guimaraes, a foreign policy expert from the University of São Paulo, remarked that Lula's government predominantly listens to left-wing, anti-American voices advocating for radical changes in the global order.
February 2024 Saudi Ambassador to Brazil, Faisal Ghulam, participated in a reception held by ambassadors of Arab and Islamic countries in honor of Lula, where he spoke about the developing relations between the Arab and Islamic countries and Brazil.
February 2024 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Lula as part of diplomatic interactions between Brazil and Russia.
February 18 2024 Lula criticized the situation in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a genocide rather than a war, during a press conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, while attending the African Union Summit.
February 18 2024 Lula drew comparisons between the Israel–Hamas conflict and the Nazi Holocaust, leading to significant backlash.
February 18 2024 Lula criticized the situation in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a genocide rather than a war, during a press conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, while attending the African Union Summit.
February 18 2024 Lula drew comparisons between the Israel–Hamas conflict and the Nazi Holocaust, leading to significant backlash.
January 2024 In January 2024, Lula reaffirmed his recognition of China's policy of 'one China' during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
January 2024 In January 2024, Lula reaffirmed his recognition of China's policy of 'one China' during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
2023 The deforestation rate in the Brazilian Amazon from January 1 to November 8 decreased by 59% compared to the same period in 2022.
2023 Lula and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on cooperation regarding environmental issues, including a $1.1 billion fund for preserving the Amazon rainforest.
2023 Lula assumed the presidency of the G20, indicating his leadership role on the global stage.
2023 Lula re-affirmed the goals of his 2004 deforestation plan, setting a new target of zero illegal deforestation by 2030.
2023 In the first quarter of 2023, the Brazilian economy grew by 1.9%, followed by a 0.9% growth in the second quarter, significantly outpacing neighboring countries.
2023 Lula's government held an auction for 603 territorial blocks for oil extraction, which could significantly impact protected areas and indigenous lands.
2023 Lula and President Biden committed to collaborating on environmental issues, specifically regarding indigenous rights and deforestation.
2023 Lula Inácio Lula da Silva began his second presidency, focusing on the reconstruction of the country following an economic crisis, promoting democracy, sovereignty, and peace, as well as economic development and stability.
2023 Lula pledged to recognize 14 new indigenous reserves, with six being officially recognized during his term.
2023 Lula re-affirmed the goals of his 2004 deforestation plan, setting a new target of zero illegal deforestation by 2030.
2023 Lula and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed on cooperation regarding environmental issues, including a $1.1 billion fund for preserving the Amazon rainforest.
2023 The deforestation rate in the Brazilian Amazon from January 1 to November 8 decreased by 59% compared to the same period in 2022.
2023 Lula pledged to recognize 14 new indigenous reserves, with six being officially recognized during his term.
2023 Lula's government held an auction for 603 territorial blocks for oil extraction, which could significantly impact protected areas and indigenous lands.
2023 Lula and President Biden committed to collaborating on environmental issues, specifically regarding indigenous rights and deforestation.
2023 In the first quarter of 2023, the Brazilian economy grew by 1.9%, followed by a 0.9% growth in the second quarter, significantly outpacing neighboring countries.
2023 Lula Inácio Lula da Silva began his second presidency, focusing on the reconstruction of the country following an economic crisis, promoting democracy, sovereignty, and peace, as well as economic development and stability.
2023 Lula assumed the presidency of the G20, indicating his leadership role on the global stage.
December 2023 Lula announced that he would invite Vladimir Putin to the BRICS and G20 summits scheduled to take place in Brazil.
December 2023 Lula announced that he would invite Vladimir Putin to the BRICS and G20 summits scheduled to take place in Brazil.
November 2023 Lula met in Riyadh with Saudi Arabia's prime minister and crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and investments between Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
November 2023 Lula invited Mohammed bin Salman to visit Brazil in 2024, emphasizing the potential for a more robust strategic partnership between the two countries.
November 2023 Lula invited Mohammed bin Salman to visit Brazil in 2024, emphasizing the potential for a more robust strategic partnership between the two countries.
November 2023 Lula met in Riyadh with Saudi Arabia's prime minister and crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and investments between Brazil and Saudi Arabia.
October 2023 Lula underwent hip joint replacement surgery and a blepharoplasty to address his arthrosis and excess skin on his eyelids.
October 2023 Lula underwent hip joint replacement surgery and a blepharoplasty to address his arthrosis and excess skin on his eyelids.

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