Tag: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
emotion and relief in Brasilia for the investiture of Lula
Lula is to be sworn in as President of Brazil this Sunday, January 1. For the occasion, left-wing activists flock to Brasilia. In the capital, the hotels are packed. After…
Jair Bolsonaro leaves the country before handing over power to Lula
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States on Friday, two days before the end of his mandate and the enthronement of his successor Luiz Inácio Lula da…
“Bolsa Família”, the Brazilian social program renewed by Lula
In Brazil, President-elect Lula is fulfilling one of his campaign promises: the “Bolsa Família” social program will be extended for the next four years. It’s on the front page of…
Jair Bolsonaro’s party files an appeal against the result of the presidential election
The outgoing president’s party has filed an appeal for partial cancellation of the election, while some demonstrators continue to block roads and demonstrate in front of barracks to prevent Lula’s…
Jair Bolsonaro pledges to “respect the Constitution” after his defeat against Lula
The outgoing president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, spoke this Tuesday, November 1 for the first time since the announcement of his defeat against Lula in the second round of the…
After Lula’s election, Buenos Aires could relaunch the Brazil-Argentina axis
In Argentina, Lula’s election to the Brazilian presidency was hailed as a victory by the ruling Peronist coalition, routed in the polls. But the executive is now assured of a…
Lula’s victory in Brazil, good news for Africa?
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the Brazilian presidential election against incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. 12 years after leaving power, his election will allow the resumption of ties with Africa, at…
In the spotlight: Lula returns to power
The result of the second round of the presidential election in Brazil fell late last night… too late to appear in the paper newspapers. But the information is of course…
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva elected head of the country
Former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected head of Brazil with 50.84%, according to official results from more than 99% of the vote on Sunday October 30, ahead…
after a tense day, the polls are closed
Polling stations closed in Brazil at the scheduled time, 9 p.m. in Paris, this Sunday, October 30, after a delicate day of voting punctuated by incidents involving the federal road…