Jan 27, 2025 · Biography of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, better known as Lula, president of Brazil from 2003 to 2011 and from 2023. As part of the Petrobras scandal, in July 2017 Lula was found guilty of corruption and money laundering. His conviction was upheld in January 2018. Learn more about Lula’s presidency and involvement in the scandal.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Brazilian Portuguese: [luˈiz iˈnasju ˈlulɐ dɐ ˈsiwvɐ] ⓘ; born Luiz Inácio da Silva; 27 October 1945), [1] known mononymously as Lula, is a Brazilian politician who is the 39th and current president of Brazil since 2023. A member of the Workers' Party, Lula was also the 35th president from 2003 to 2011.

Sep 7, 2023 · On October 27, 2002, at the age of 57, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected President of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the first time, with almost 53 million votes. Liberal Party (Partido Liberal/PL) businessman and senator for Minas Gerais José Alencar became vice-president.

Jan 23, 2025 · S ince leaving hospital in December, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula (pictured), has cut a smart figure. Brazil’s president has taken to wearing a Panama hat to hide deep scars from ...

路易斯·伊纳西奥·卢拉·达席尔瓦（葡萄牙语：Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva），1945年10月27日生，第35、39任巴西总统，巴西历史上第一位工人出身的总统、第二位通过直接选举获得连任的总统。

Jan 1, 2023 · Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president for the third time on Sunday, as threats of violence loomed from supporters of his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro.

Oct 31, 2022 · SAO PAULO (AP) — Four years ago, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s reputation and political future were in tatters. After an unlikely rise from poverty to union leader to Brazil’s presidency, the man universally known as Lula had landed in prison.

Sep 19, 2023 · “Brazil is back." That has been Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s refrain for the better part of the last year, with the newly elected president deploying the snappy slogan to cast Brazil and himself as leaders of the Global South.

Dec 12, 2024 · RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo a new procedure on Thursday following up on an unplanned surgery earlier this week for a brain bleed, doctors said. The minimally invasive procedure aims to stop persistent bleeding on the surface of the brain.

1 day ago · Brazil’s House and Senate elected new leaders on Saturday who promised independence from the administration of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during their two-year terms, which will be the ...