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Lula da Silva: A metalworker who rose from poverty to reclaim Brazil's presidency

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a fourth, non-consecutive term as Brazil’s president, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro in a fiercely contested election. The victory strengthens the left’s position in Latin America amid Donald Trump’s growing influence, marking another remarkable comeback for the former metalworker who overcame corruption convictions and imprisonment.

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Trump critic Lula wins reelection in Brazil, securing fourth presidential term

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva secured his fourth term in a close election against Flavio Bolsonaro. The election was marked by confusion at polling places due to a last-minute decision to extend voting. Lula's victory represents a significant moment for leftist leadership in Latin America. Challenges related to…

The Economic Times · 7h ago

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Malaysian PM arrive in India for 18th BRICS Summit

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, as India hosts the grouping's annual summit under its 2026 chairship.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

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Tashkent turns 120 investor proposals into economic reform roadmap

Recommendations submitted by international investors during meetings held alongside the Tashkent International Investment Forum will be incorporated into a government reform roadmap covering banking, energy, artificial intelligence, capital markets and corporate governance.

Euronews · Jun 19

The groping of Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum was more than just a personal assault

When Claudia Sheinbaum — Mexico’s first woman president — was publicly groped during a walkabout recently, her response was striking in its restraint: “If this happens to the president, where does that leave all the young women in our country?”

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2025

‘He’s always on the attack’: the Brazilian judge prosecuting Bolsonaro inspires both love and hate

Alexandre de Moraes is leading the criminal trial against the former president for allegedly engineering a coup

The Guardian - US · Sep 8, 2025

Colombia seeks to join China-based development bank as Latin America drifts away from Washington

Colombia’s government has applied to join a China-based development bank

The Independent UK · May 17, 2025

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Legal Woes Of Brazilian Presidents Past And Present

Brazil's ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, who has been ordered to stand trial on charges of plotting a coup, is the latest leader of Latin America's biggest economy to face court proceedings.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

Will Donald Trump hand the 2026 World Cup winner the trophy?

Donald Trump is the new president of the United States - so what does that mean for the 2026 World Cup final?

FourFourTwo · Nov 6, 2024

What remains of ‘Operation Car Wash’, Brazil’s historic anti-corruption probe?

Ten years ago, in March 2014, prosecutors in the Brazilian city of Curitiba transformed a money laundering investigation into a historic anti-corruption probe known as Operação Lava Jato (Operation Car Wash). The probe uncovered evidence of corruption involving some of Brazil’s largest companies and most powerful politicians.

The Conversation · Sep 9, 2024

Rio 2016: A successful Olympic dream amidst crises

The crowd cheered loudly on Copacabana beach when Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city for the 2016 Olympic Games. For the first time, a city in South America would host the biggest sporting competition on the planet. The "Marvellous City", located between the sea and the forest,…

Radio France Internationale · May 21, 2024

A failed coup: On Bolsonaro and Brazil’s politics

The coup scandal in Brazil should not be allowed to further fracture the country’s polity and erode the legitimacy of its democratic system

The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024

Brazil is taking a new direction after Bolsonaro – but will Britain take note?

Much has changed already under Lula da Silva’s presidency, but this vast country does not receive the attention it deserves

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2023

BRICS Bank Eyes Cutting Dollar Reliance With Local Currency Loans

A deliberate attempt by the Shanghai-based New Development Bank to reduce dependency on the US is to offer loans.

Zenger · Aug 24, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 7, 2023

Brazil's Amazon megaprojects threaten Lula's green ambitions

After his swearing-in ceremony earlier this year, Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva walked up the ramp to the presidential palace arm in arm with one of the world’s most famous Indigenous leaders

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2023

Brazil's Lula throws Brics at the US dollar

The writing was on the wall. But when Brazil's left-wing president Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva visited China recently, he flamboyantly underscored economic and security ties between Latin America's largest democracy and the world's largest dictatorship. Significantly he took steps to decouple much of Brazil's vibrant commerce from using the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 14, 2023

Brazil's Lula Criticizes US Dollar and IMF during China Visit

The two countries have recently announced a deal to trade in their own currencies, dropping the dollar as an intermediary.

France 24 · Apr 13, 2023

Brazil's Lula takes swipe at IMF and World Bank on China trip

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has praised the Shanghai-based New Development Bank (NDB) on his trip to China, saying it "frees emerging countries from submission to traditional financial institutions". The NDB was created by the BRICS group and is headed by his predecessor Dilma Rousseff. Meanwhile in Washington,…

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Caixin Global · Mar 27, 2023

Former Brazilian Leader Elected President of Multilateral Bank NDB

Dilma Rousseff will helm the Shanghai-headquartered New Development Bank, which was set up to finance projects in emerging markets and developing countries

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023

The Amazon is not safe under Brazil's new president – a roads plan could push it past its breaking point

Conservationists breathed a sigh of relief when Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential election in the fall of 2022. His predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, had opened large parts of the Amazon region to business by crippling enforcement of environmental laws and turning a blind eye to land grabbing. It…

Reuters · Feb 17, 2023

Brazil's Lula to meet China's Xi on March 28 in Beijing

Brazil's new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on March 28 on Lula's first trip of his current term to his country's largest trading partner, official sources told Reuters.

Reuters · Feb 16, 2023

Brazil's Lula wants former President Rousseff to run New Development Bank

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed he will appoint former President Dilma Rousseff to head the New Development Bank (NDB) when there is a vacancy, Lula said on Thursday referring to the institution the BRICS group of emerging economies established.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023

Brazil's economic challenges are again Lula's to tackle – this time around they're more daunting

Even when they’re in trouble, Brazilians rarely lose their sense of humor. But in recent years, their joviality has often given way to political division everywhere from social media to the dinner table.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2023

Lula accuses Bolsonaro of genocide against Yanomami in Amazon

Brazilian president says predecessor emboldened wildcat miners which led to wrecked forests and disease and death among Indigenous people

Salon · Jan 21, 2023

Jacinda Ardern and women in politics

Political science professor Farida Jalalzai on Ardern, and why women get "asked certain questions that men do not"

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