Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Cars drive along a winding, misty road surrounded by lush green rainforest.
Environment
Lula to pave highway through untouched part of Brazilian Amazon
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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a military promotion ceremony, in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, April 4, 2023. 
Ukraine
Where does Brazil stand with the war in Ukraine?
Felled trees on Karipuna territory in the Amazonian state of Rondônia.
Environment
Lula empowers Brazil’s Indigenous peoples with their own ministry. But environmental protection remains a key concern.
Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, speaks at the COP27 UN Climate Summit, Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022, in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. 
Climate Change
At COP27, Lula promises to resume Brazil’s ‘leading role’ as a climate defender
crowd with flags
Elections
‘We want democracy’: Lula’s supporters celebrate his victory over Bolsonaro for the presidency in Brazil
women voters
Sacred Nation
How Brazil’s first lady is playing a role in the fight for the evangelical vote in the presidential election 
A demonstrator dressed in the colors of the Brazilian flag performs in front of a street vendor's towels for sale featuring Brazilian presidential candidates, current President Jair Bolsonaro, center, and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Bra
Lula battles Bolsonaro for chance to defend the poor again in Brazil
Supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro wave Brazilian flags during a motorcycle campaign rally in Pocos de Caldas, Brazil
Elections
Tense atmosphere as voters head to the polls in Brazil’s most diverse elections ever
A man walking on stilts holds a sign with a message that reads in Portuguese: "Bolsonaro generates genocide"
Protest
‘Bolsonaro, get out!’: Protesters across Brazil call for president’s ouster
A man is shown wearing a dark t-shirt and face mask while looking at a wall covered with bright posters and the prices of various goods.
Top of The World
Venezuelan migrants in the US granted temporary protected status
Supporters of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva display a banner in front of the statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
Global Politics
Brazil top court ruling could free Lula, derail corruption fight
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at a Workers' Party event in Brasilia, Brazil on July 5.
Global Politics
Brazil’s ex-President Lula da Silva sentenced to nearly 10 years for corruption
Lula speaks to media about investigation
Justice
Brazil’s mighty politicians are falling, while others try to legislate to safety
Dilma Rousseff at one of the final days of her impeachment trial debate before senators voted her out of office.
Justice
Brazil’s impeached president: ‘I fought against human suffering, I battled inequality’
Congressional committee members celebrate after voting to go ahead with impeachment proceedings against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff at the National Congress in Brasilia on April 11.
Global Politics
Half of Brazil’s presidential impeachment committee faces corruption charges
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, right, his wife, left, and incumbent Dilma Rousseff wave from the window of his home in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, March 5.
Global Politics
Update: Judge blocks ‘House of Cards’ plan by Brazil’s ex-president to gain immunity
Brazil's former president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Global Politics
Why Brazil will one day celebrate charges against its beloved ex-president
Global Politics
With opportunity scarce, Brazil’s youth are demanding more than the World Cup
Environment
Brazil’s new forest code faces international opposition
Global Politics
Powerful challenger set to take on Chavez in Venezuelan presidential election
Global Politics
Venezuela Vote: Henrique Capriles to Challenge Hugo Chavez
Lifestyle & Belief
Brazil invests in science and technology
Global Politics
Life in Brazil’s favelas