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Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Trump to host Brazilian President Lula in test of fitful relationship

US President Donald Trump (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet at the White House on May 7.
US President Donald Trump (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet at the White House on May 7.

Brazil Congress overturns Lula veto on bill cutting Bolsonaro coup sentence

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on during an event to mark the consolidation of democracy in Brazil, a year after supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court, in Brasilia, Brazil January 8, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on during an event to mark the consolidation of democracy in Brazil, a year after supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court, in Brasilia, Brazil January 8, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Global leftists rally in Spain hoping to spark resurgence against far right

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks at the Global Progressive Mobilisation in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez speaks at the Global Progressive Mobilisation in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce

‘Hitler’ appears if democracy declines: Brazil’s President Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva talks during a joint press conference with Spain's Prime Minister at the Palacio de Pedralbes in Barcelona on April 17, 2026.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva talks during a joint press conference with Spain's Prime Minister at the Palacio de Pedralbes in Barcelona on April 17, 2026.

Global leftist leaders gather in Spain to mobilise against far right

FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meet at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 6, 2024. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meet at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 6, 2024. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo

President Lula, challenger Flavio Bolsonaro even in Brazil election second-round, poll shows

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were statistically tied in polls both in March and April.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva (left) and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro were statistically tied in polls both in March and April.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 1, 2026

The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.
The body of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been found, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

Brazil’s President Lula visits flood zone as death toll from landslides hits 70

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visiting the flood zone on Feb 28 and meeting local residents, in images from his X account.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visiting the flood zone on Feb 28 and meeting local residents, in images from his X account.

Brazil’s Lula urges Trump to treat all countries equally

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to Washington in March for a meeting with Mr Trump.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to travel to Washington in March for a meeting with Mr Trump.

Brazil, India ink critical minerals deal as leaders meet

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva embrace during a news conference in New Delhi, India, on Feb 21, 2026.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) and Brazil's President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva embrace during a news conference in New Delhi, India, on Feb 21, 2026.

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