Tag: Lula da Silva

Brazilian President Arrives in Paris Ahead of UN Ocean Conference
Lula da Silva is scheduled to meet with French President Macron at the Elysee Palace. On Wednesday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in Paris for a state visit that will last until next Monday, when the Third United Nations Ocean Conference begins in Nice. RELATED: World’s Coral Reefs Under Largest Bleaching Event: […]
June 4, 2025

China and CELAC: Deepening Strategic Cooperation for Mutual Development
The Fourth China-CELAC Ministerial Meeting has ushered in a new era of comprehensive cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean nations, establishing an ambitious framework for partnership across multiple strategic sectors. This enhanced collaboration, built on principles of mutual respect and shared development, represents a significant evolution in South-South cooperation and offers a model […]
May 29, 2025

Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Backing Peace Efforts in Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Brazil and China’s peace initiatives during talks with Lula da Silva, as Turkey prepares to host crucial Ukraine negotiations in May. Related: Istanbul Peace Talks: Putin’s Realistic Plan to End the Conflict in Ukraine Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Supporting Ukraine Peace Talks Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude […]
May 14, 2025

Pepe Mujica: Prisoner Turned President and Freedom Icon
Related: Latin America in Mourning: International Figures Pay Tribute to Pepe Mujica He was shot six times, survived on 12 liters of donated blood, and crawled back to life. He spent 14 years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement, in a hole so small he could barely stand. To keep his mind intact, […]
May 14, 2025

Brazil and China Support International Trade Based on WTO Rules: Lula da Silva
Since 2009, China has been Brazil’s largest trading partner, with trade steadily increasing to reach a record US$158 billion in 2023. On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva with honors at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where the two leaders held a closed-door meeting before […]
May 13, 2025

May God Grant That the Next Pope Be Like Francis: Lula da Silva
The Brazilian president praised Francis’ commitment to the disadvantaged. On Saturday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva attended the funeral of Pope Francis, which was held at the Vatican in the presence of thousands of faithful. RELATED: The Pope’s Funeral Procession Travels Through Rome to His Burial Place “May God grant that the next pope be […]
April 26, 2025

Progressive Leaders Highlight Pope Francis’ Historic Dimension
Today humanity lost the voice of respect and acceptance of others, Brazilian President Lula da Silva said. On Monday, progressive politicians from around the world paid tribute to Pope Francis, highlighting aspects of his life and work. Below are some notable statements RELATED: Pope Francis Lives On in Those Who Fight for Social Justice: President […]
April 21, 2025

Brazil Takes Bold Step With “Economic Reciprocity Law” to Counter US Tariffs
Brazil activates its Economic Reciprocity Law to counter US tariffs, allowing suspension of trade concessions. Learn how this impacts bilateral relations and key export sectors. Related: US Tariffs Force Mexico to Look for Other Markets Brazil has taken a significant step in its trade policy by officially enacting its “Economic Reciprocity Law”—a direct response to […]
April 14, 2025

Lula da Silva Advocates for Latin American Unity at the IX CELAC Summit
Brazil’s President Lula da Silva calls for Latin American unity at CELAC Summit, prioritizing democracy, climate action, and economic integration amid global instability. Related: President Nicolás Maduro at CELAC: “The Unity of Peoples is an Obligation for Humanity’s Well-being” During his address at the IX Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States […]
April 9, 2025

Brazilian President Promotes Agrarian Reform in New Territories
The decrees were announced at the Quilombo Campo Grande, an settlement named after a community of runaway slaves. On Friday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva signed decrees to allow the settlement of 4,883 families from the Landless Rural Workers’ Movement (MST) on over 75,000 hectares. RELATED: Brazilians Reject Religious Intolerance During Carnival The Workers’ Party […]