The Latest Breaking News from Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Bolsonaro breaks election silence but refuses to recognise Lula’s victory

Former president’s chief of staff indicates his administration is ready to begin transition process

The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2022

Day of violence feared in Brazil as Bolsonaro supporters block roads over Lula victory

Huge protests will coincide with Dia de Finados as Kim Sengupta reports from Sao Paulo

The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022

The serious challenges facing Lula in Brazil

Letter: Richard Bourne celebrates the return of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as president, but warns of the difficulties he now faces

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

After win, Lula looks to restore Brazil's tarnished global stature

Lula’s victory means that all of Latin America’s largest countries and economies will be led by left-wing leaders.

Axios · Oct 31, 2022

New president's bid to protect the Amazon will face hurdles

Brazil’s president-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promises to reverse the surge in deforestation in the Amazon rainforest

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022

How an ex-president who had been jailed rose back to power over Brazil's far right

President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a stunning political comeback by defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. But he could face a short honeymoon — and a long four years in office.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2022

Brazil Elects Left-Wing Lula Da Silva As President: What Will His Marijuana And Drug Policies Look Like?

By Marian Venini via El Planteo

Benzinga · Oct 31, 2022

Morning Mail: voters want power bill help, Kohli in hotel security breach, a taxing question for Plibersek

In today’s newsletter: a survey finds more than two-thirds of respondents want the government to intervene in energy market; Tanya Plibersek says she’d ditch tax cuts; and a flood rescue support package will be announced

The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022

Brazil: Climate activists cheer as 'Trump of the Tropics' Jair Bolsonaro voted out

In a razor-thin win for new leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, voters kicked out the “Trump of the Tropics” after just one term following a bitterly fought battle between the left and the right

Daily Mirror · Oct 31, 2022

Lula faces a tough task in uniting a divided Brazil after his election win

The defeat of Jair Bolsonaro has been swiftly recognised by leaders around the world, but the man himself has yet to concede and his supporters say they are ready to take to the streets in protest if called upon. Kim Sengupta reports from Sao Paulo

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2022