Page 2 - Latest Updates on Lula da Silva
A yr after pro-Bolsonaro riots, dozens of arrests, Brazil still recovering
Many saw the rioting as part of a failed attempt by Bolsonaro to remain in power following his election loss. A year and hundreds of arrests later, Brazil is still recovering
 "A yr after pro-Bolsonaro riots, dozens of arrests, Brazil still recovering")
Brazil's economy improves during Prez Lula's first yr back, divide remains
Still, the 78-year-old leader has struggled to boost his support among citizens and lawmakers. Some major setbacks, including a series of votes by Congress to override his vetoes
 "Brazil's economy improves during Prez Lula's first yr back, divide remains")
PM Modi, Brazilian Prez share concerns on situation in West Asia over call
They expressed deep concern at terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives and called for concerted efforts for early resolution of the situation, the statement said
 "PM Modi, Brazilian Prez share concerns on situation in West Asia over call")
Brazil to militarise key airports, borders in crackdown on organised crime
The decision comes days after members of a criminal gang set fire to dozens of buses in Rio de Janeiro, apparently in retaliation for the police slaying their leader's nephew
 "Brazil to militarise key airports, borders in crackdown on organised crime")
Brazil's Lula pitches nation and himself as fresh leader for Global south
He has sought to boost Brazil's cred with each state visit and speech, one multilateral forum after another
 "Brazil's Lula pitches nation and himself as fresh leader for Global south")
Lula da Silva backs off pledge Vladimir Putin won't be arrested on visit
The International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Putin's arrest on war crimes charges in March
 "Lula da Silva backs off pledge Vladimir Putin won't be arrested on visit")
No way Putin will be arrested if he attends Rio G20 meet: Brazil Prez
Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly skipped international gatherings, including the G20 Summit in New Delhi, where foreign minister Sergey Lavrov represented Russia
 "No way Putin will be arrested if he attends Rio G20 meet: Brazil Prez")
PM Modi gifts 'surahi' to Ramaphosa, Gond painting to Lula da Silva
Art works and traditional items reflecting Indian heritage were the gifts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's choice for some of the world leaders at the BRICS summit in Johannesburg
 "PM Modi gifts 'surahi' to Ramaphosa, Gond painting to Lula da Silva")
Brazil's Lula unveils $200 bn infra plan as sceptics warn on spending spree
The new plan is being praised by members of Lula's administration, who say public investment is needed to boost economic growth
 "Brazil's Lula unveils $200 bn infra plan as sceptics warn on spending spree")
Brazil's Lula welcomes back Venezuelan Prez for first time after ban
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva welcomed back his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro
 "Brazil's Lula welcomes back Venezuelan Prez for first time after ban")
Brazil's Amazon megaprojects threaten President Lula's green ambitions
Lula is talking about the environment, showing preoccupation with illegal mining, demarcating Indigenous territories. He's already learned a lot, but needs to learn more
President Lula meets with indigenous in Brazil's Amazon, pledges lands
On his first trip to Indigenous land in the Amazon rainforest since taking office, Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva expressed support for creating new territories for those communities
Lula promises public works in Brazil to create jobs, boost economy
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has promised that his government will promote public works throughout the country to create jobs and boost economic growth
Brazil's minimum monthly wage to rise from May, says Prez Lula da Silva
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced that the minimum monthly wage will increase from the current 1,302 reais to 1,320 reais ($251) starting May
President Biden, Lula to put focus on democracy, climate during visit
When President Joe Biden and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meet in Washington on Friday, the leaders will share some awareness of what it's like to walk in one another's shoes.
 "President Biden, Lula to put focus on democracy, climate during visit")
Brazilian president Lula to meet Joe Biden at White House next month
Newly elected Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva will meet his American counterpart Joe Biden at the White House early next month, an administration official said
US redux in Brazil: Far-right rioters storm Congress, president palace, SC
Pro-Bolsonaro protesters ransacked congress and stormed other government offices before security forces were able to regain control
 "US redux in Brazil: Far-right rioters storm Congress, president palace, SC")
Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm top govt offices, Supreme Court in Brazil
Lula said Bolsonaro had encouraged the uprising by those he termed fascist fanatics, and he read a freshly signed decree for the federal government to take control of security in the federal district"
 "Pro-Bolsonaro rioters storm top govt offices, Supreme Court in Brazil")
Brazil FM Fernando Haddad calls for 'fairer and simpler' tax system
Haddad did not mention Lula's decision the day before to extend a costly tax exemption on fuels
 "Brazil FM Fernando Haddad calls for 'fairer and simpler' tax system")
Lula in charge
A stalling economy will challenge his welfarism
