About the Brazil-Argentina Not-a-Common Currency Idea
Brazil and Argentina’s presidents have launched discussions on a common currency, but their plans are nothing like the euro, which replaced national currencies like the lira, franc and deutsche mark entirely. What’s on the table is a common unit for commercial transactions, part of a larger strategy by recently elected Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to boost trade and restore Brazil’s traditional influence in the region, which sagged under his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. Yet Lula’s plans come at a d
washingtonpost.comBrazil declares public health emergency for Yanomami people
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited Brazil's northern state of Roraima on Saturday after the government declared a public health emergency for the Yanomami people in the Amazon, who are suffering from malnutrition and diseases such as malaria as a consequence of illegal mining. At the state capital, Boa Vista, Lula said the way the Yanomami are treated is inhumane.
news.yahoo.comBrazil’s politics mirror our own
Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads the 'march of victory', in Sao Paulo, Brazil Oct. 29. Photo: Carla Carniel/ReutersBy Lee H. HamiltonWatching Brazil’s presidential election from the U.S. has been like looking into a funhouse mirror. According to official results, challenger Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ousted the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, and will take office Jan. 1. Brazil’s election reflected deep divisions between supporters of da Silva, a fiery former labor leader, and Bolsonaro, the bombastic right-wing president. Brazil has a lot in common with the U.S. and it’s not surprising that Brazil’s politics mirror our own.
arabamericannews.comBrazil’s da Silva forms mixed economics team for transition
President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s transition has added a team of economists that includes at least two members likely to allay market worries about potential business and financial policies the incoming leftist leader might be considering.
Lula defeats Bolsonaro to again become Brazil's president
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has done it again: Twenty years after first winning the Brazilian presidency, the leftist defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro Sunday in an extremely tight election that marks an about-face for the country after four years of far-right politics.
What to Know About Bolsonaro-Lula Showdown in Brazil
Brazil’s runoff presidential election on Sunday pits two larger-than-life figures representing opposite ends of the political spectrum: the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who ruled the country from 2003 to 2010. Lula outperformed Bolsonaro during the first round of voting, 48% to 43%, but fell short of the outright victory that some had predicted. The outcome of the runoff will have profound implications for Latin America’s biggest and most populous nation.
washingtonpost.comWhat Sunday’s Bolsonaro-Lula Runoff Means for Brazil
Brazil’s runoff presidential election on Sunday pits two larger-than-life figures representing opposite ends of the political spectrum: the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who ruled the country from 2003 to 2010. Lula outperformed Bolsonaro during the first round of voting, 48% to 43%, but fell short of the outright victory that some had predicted. The outcome of the runoff will have profound implications for Latin America’s biggest and most populous nation.
washingtonpost.comWhat to Know About Bolsonaro-Lula Showdown in Brazil
Brazil’s runoff presidential election on Oct. 30 pits two larger-than-life figures representing opposite ends of the political spectrum: the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who ruled the country from 2003 to 2010. Lula outperformed Bolsonaro during the first round of voting, 48% to 43%, but fell short of the outright victory that some had predicted. The outcome of the runoff will have profound implications for Latin America’s biggest and most populous nation.
washingtonpost.comBolsonaro, Lula headed to runoff after tight Brazil election
Brazil’s top two presidential candidates will face each other in a runoff vote after neither got enough support to win outright in an election to decide if the country returns a leftist to the helm of the world’s fourth-largest democracy or keeps the far-right incumbent in office.
What to Know About Bolsonaro-Lula Showdown in Brazil
Brazil’s first-round presidential election on Sunday pits two larger-than-life figures representing opposite ends of the political spectrum: the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who ruled the country from 2003 to 2010. While there are nine other contenders in the race, none has a realistic chance of winning. The election outcome will have profound implications for Latin America’s biggest and most populous nation.
washingtonpost.comWhat to Know About Bolsonaro-Lula Showdown in Brazil
Brazil’s presidential election in October has become a riveting head-to-head contest between two larger-than-life figures representing opposite ends of the political spectrum: the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who ruled the country from 2003 to 2010. While there are nine other contenders in the race, none has a realistic chance of winning. The election outcome will have profound implications for Latin America’s biggest and most-populous nation.
washingtonpost.comWhat to Know About Bolsonaro-Lula Showdown in Brazil
Brazil’s presidential election in October is shaping up to be a riveting head-to-head contest between two larger-than-life figures representing opposite ends of the political spectrum: the incumbent, Jair Bolsonaro, and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who ruled the country from 2003 to 2010. While there are 10 other contenders in the race, none has a realistic chance of winning. The election outcome will have profound implications for South America’s biggest and most-populous nation.
washingtonpost.comBrazil court rules Car Wash judge was biased in Lula case
(AP Photo/Andre Penner)RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that former judge Sergio Moro was biased in the way he oversaw former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s corruption trial, providing vindication for the leftist leader who has long claimed political persecution. The decision further darkens the shadow over the reputation of Moro and the sweeping Car Wash corruption investigation he presided over for years. Leaked messages published by The Intercept Brasil in 2019 showed apparent collusion between Moro and Car Wash prosecutors during the process that ultimately jailed da Silva for corruption and money laundering. Da Silva is universally known as Lula in Brazil. The justices didn’t rule whether evidence gathered previously could be used when retrying da Silva’s other conviction, or in his other two unresolved criminal cases.
The Latest: All Duke University undergrads must quarantine
(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)DURHAM, N.C. -- Duke University issued a quarantine order for all of its undergraduates effective Saturday night due to a coronavirus outbreak caused by students who attended recruitment parties, the school said. The university said in a statement that all undergraduate students will be forced to stay-in-place until at least March 21. Suspension or dismissal from the school are potential punishments for “flagrant or repeat violators.”Over the past week, the school has reported more than 180 positive coronavirus cases among students. AdItaly has now tallied some 3.2 million cases in the pandemic. The COVAX alliance aims to share COVID-19 vaccines with more than 90 lower and middle-income nations.
Brazil's 'Lula' slams Bolsonaro, avoids comment on a new run
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the Metalworkers Union headquarters in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, after a judge threw out both of his corruption convictions. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)SAO PAULO – Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized incumbent Jair Bolsonaro on Wednesday for the government's failings in the COVID-19 pandemic and the economy, but avoided giving out hints on whether he will make another run for the presidency next year. “Do not be afraid of me,” da Silva said in a press conference at the metalworkers’ union he once headed in Sao Bernardo do Campo, outside Sao Paulo, arguing political dialogue must be restored despite Brazil's divisions. Supreme Court Justice Luiz Edson Fachin annulled two convictions against da Silva arguing the cases were tried in the wrong jurisdiction. AdFachin said in his ruling that da Silva's cases don't have any relationship with Petrobras, as lawyers of the president have argued for years.
'Lula' convictions dismissed; could run again in Brazil
FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020 file photo, Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for a meeting with the Italian Cgil union, in Rome. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)SAO PAULO – A top judge has thrown out both corruption convictions of former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, opening the way for a possible battle against conservative incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in next year’s elections. Bolsonaro quickly responded to the court ruling, calling the administration of da Silva's Workers' Party “catastrophic. AdAs news of the ruling broke, chants of “Lula livre!” — “Lula free!” — and recordings of jingles from his presidential campaigns echoed from windows in some cities. “Fachin knows that his decision basically means Lula will not be punished, but he wants to save whatever is left of Car Wash,” Badaró said.
Brazil justice annuls Lula's sentences, enabling 2022 run
FILE - In this Feb. 13, 2020 file photo, Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives for a meeting with the Italian Cgil union, in Rome. Da Silva still faces other prosecutions in Brasilia, but those are far from any final decision. Da Silva has been sentenced to 12 years and seven months for allegedly receiving an apartment worth about $1 million as a bribe from construction company OAS. Da Silva has always denied ownership of the apartment. With da Silva out, conservative lawmaker Bolsonaro won the election handily.
Ex-leader's release buoys Brazil's left, angers the right
Da Silva walked out of the prison Friday, less than a day after the Supreme Court ruled that a person can be imprisoned only after all the appeals have been exhausted. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)CURITIBA Former Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva's release from jail has fired up the weakened leftist opposition, though it's likely to anger conservatives who considered his incarceration proof the country was finally serious about ending corruption. Hundreds of red-shirted Brazilians applauded the 74-year-old politician Friday as he walked out of a federal police building. His release came less than a day after the Supreme Court ruled a person can be imprisoned only after all appeals have been exhausted. Da Silva's 2018 jailing drove the two sides of Brazil's already polarized society even further apart, and his release is set to reignite tensions.
Freed Brazilian ex-President cheered at union headquarters
(AP Photo/Leo Correa)SAO BERNARDO DO CAMPO Former Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has arrived at a union headquarters, a day after being released from prison. Da Silva was expected to give an address Saturday at the headquarters of the Metalworkers' Union near Sao Paulo. Da Silva once led the union, which served as the base for his political career. Da Silva was released from prison Friday after the Supreme Court ruled a person can be imprisoned only after all appeals to higher courts have been exhausted. Da Silva is still appealing his conviction related to the alleged purchase of a beachfront apartment.
AP Explains: Brazil court decision may free Lula da Silva
A supporter of Brazil's former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva holds up a mask of Da Silva outside the Federal Police headquarters where the former leader is imprisoned in Curitiba, Brazil, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. Da Silva has been detained since April 2018 after being convicted of corruption. WHAT WAS DA SILVA CONVICTED OF? Its former CEO said the apartment was reserved for Da Silva. Da Silva appealed his conviction but it was upheld last year, and he was put behind bars in April 2018.
The Latest: Brazilian judge orders release of ex-president
Supporters of jailed former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, celebrate a Supreme Court decision that may free Da Silva, outside Brazil's Supreme Court, in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Brazil's top court has reached a narrow decision that could release almost 5,000 inmates that are still appealing their convictions, including Da Silva. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)SAO PAULO The Latest on Brazilian former President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva (all times local):4:30 p.m.Brazil's former President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva is set to walk out of prison after a judge ordered his release. Da Silva has been detained since April 2018 after being convicted of corruption and money laundering. The decision appears to cover Da Silva, whose attorneys said they will request his release Friday.
Brazil top court's ruling could free ex-President Da Silva
A supporter holds a doll depicting jailed former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, outside Brazil'sSupreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. The decision could affect cases like that of Da Silva. Da Silva had been favored to win the 2018 presidential election, but his conviction prohibited him from running. Right-leaning protesters have used social media in recent weeks to attack justices who cast votes that could allow Da Silva to walk out of prison. In addition to Da Silva, Brazil's justice council estimates at least 4,895 prisoners stand to benefit from the decision.
Lawyers of jailed Brazilian ex-president request his release
Brazils highest court reached a narrow decision that could release almost 5,000 inmates who are still appealing their convictions, including jailed former President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. (AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)CURITIBA Lawyers for Brazil's former President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva have begun legal procedures requesting his release from prison. The move follows a Supreme Court decision late Thursday that a person can be imprisoned only after all appeals to higher courts have been exhausted. Da Silva is appealing the case that put him behind bars. Da Silva, who governed from 2003 to 2010, says the case against him was politically motivated.
Brazil's ex-president could be freed after top court ruling
The Supreme Court will resume debate over if its legal (as is done currently) to jail a person who fails to overturn their conviction in a higher court. Da Silva had been favored to win the 2018 presidential election, but his conviction prohibited him from running. They hope Da Silva's sentence is annulled later this month in another Supreme Court debate over whether Moro was unbiased when he delivered his rulings. Attacks on the Supreme Court's ruling will doubtless feature loudly, with the prospect of Da Silva's release already looming. In addition to the former president, at least 4,895 prisoners stand to benefit from the decision, Brazil's justice council estimates.