Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva

Lula denounced what he called "tariff blackmail" as the South American giant deals with a 50 percent import charge imposed by US counterpart Donald Trump.

Brazil's Bolsonaro arrested, adding to tensions with Trump

Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the target of U.S. Treasury sanctions last week, issued the arrest order against Bolsonaro

Trump Slams Brazil With 50% Tariff, Trade War Or Political Payback? Explained | N18G

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports, set to begin August 1, accusing Brazil of unfair trade practices and criticizing the criminal trial of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro. In response, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned that Brazil will invoke its new Economic Reciprocity Law if no negotiations occur. Signed in April 2025, the law empowers Brazil to impose retaliatory trade, investment, and intellectual property restrictions against nations that take harmful unilateral actions. Lula emphasized that Brazil is a sovereign nation that demands respect and will defend its economy and institutions. He condemned Trump’s online threats, calling them irresponsible and outdated. This escalating conflict signals a potential U.S.-Brazil tariff war, with broader implications for global trade and diplomacy. Both leaders remain defiant, raising concerns about how personal political agendas may shape international economic policies in the months ahead. The world now watches the countdown to August 1.

'Leave Bolsonaro alone,' Trump tells Brazil; Lula rejects his 'interference' in coup case

Bolsonaro is facing trial before Brazil's Supreme Court for allegedly leading a "criminal organization" that plotted a coup to keep him in power after his 2022 election defeat to leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

BRICS Summit: Brazil's Lula set to miss the meet, Putin says 'doors open for new members'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has cancelled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit due to medical advice following a head injury sustained at home. He will now participate via videoconference. A medical report confirmed that Lula should avoid long-distance flights but can continue his regular duties. The BRICS group, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, and new members like Egypt and Iran, is set to meet from October 22-24 in Kazan. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the group will play a significant role in driving global economic growth and emphasized its openness to new members. The summit is being framed as a demonstration of Russia's resilience against Western isolation efforts stemming from its actions in Ukraine. Leaders from China, India, and the UAE have confirmed their attendance, underscoring the group's growing influence in global politics and trade.

PM Modi, Brazilian President Lula share concerns on situation in West Asia in phone call

Prime Minister Modi received a telephone call from the President of Brazil, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

BRICS no rival to G7 and G20, Brazil's Lula says as bloc meets

His comments point to a divergence of vision as leaders of the bloc – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – arrived in Johannesburg for a summit that will weigh expanding the group as some members push to forge it into a counterweight to the West.

Brazil to cap carbon emissions for large polluting companies

The regulated carbon market will affect around 5,000 companies that annually emit more than 25,000 tons of CO2 equivalent into the atmosphere.

Former President Jair Bolsonaro says he may return to Brazil in coming weeks

The far-right politician has been in the US since arriving in Orlando, Florida, on December 31, the eve of the inauguration of his leftist rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as Brazil's current president.

Brazilian riots highlight challenges before new President Lula

Lula has his task cut out in uniting Brazil. The storming of Congress is a dramatic sign of how far some Brazilians are willing to go to attack democratic institutions they believe no longer represent them .

Brazil Protest: Bolsonaro supporters storm key government building

Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court on January 8, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva takes reins as leftist leader of politically polarized Brazil

After the swearing-in ceremony in Congress, Lula was due to drive in an open-top Rolls-Royce to the Planalto palace to don the presidential sash before a crowd of 30,000 supporters, while tens of thousands gathered to celebrate on Brasilia's esplanade.

India-Brazil Ties | In Lula, New Delhi has a reliable friend

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as Brazil’s President, they will have one more subject on their agenda — domestic terrorism. India is well-placed to advice Brazil on terrorism

Jair Bolsonaro challenges Brazil election he lost to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Bolsonaro's claim seems unlikely to get far, as Lula's victory has been ratified by the Superior Electoral Court (TSE) and acknowledged by Brazil's leading politicians and international allies. Still, it could fuel a small but committed protest movement that has so far refused to accept the result.

Brazil Protest: Unable to accept defeat, thousands of Bolsonaro supporters ask military to step in

Thousands of supporters of Jair Bolsonaro called on Brazil's military on November 2 to keep the far-right leader in power after he lost a cliffhanger to leftist rival Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

When Anand Mahindra hosted Brazil President-elect Lula da Silva: 'Fascinating storyteller'

Anand Mahindra hosted Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in 2003 when the former was the president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).

After defeat, Bolsonaro is silent, and Brazil braces for turmoil

President Jair Bolsonaro narrowly lost the presidential election to his leftist challenger, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but 12 hours later, he had yet to say anything publicly.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva becomes Brazil president again; all you need to know about him

Brazilians delivered a very tight victory to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a bitter runoff election on Sunday. Da Silva received 50.9 percent of the vote and incumbent Jair Bolsonaro 49.1 percent, according to the country’s election authority.

In photos: Reactions to Lula’s historic comeback as Brazil president

Brazil: Leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva unseats incumbent far right-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Lula defeats Bolsonaro to become Brazil's president -- again

With 98.8 per cent of the votes tallied, da Silva had 50.8 per cent and Bolsonaro 49.2 per cent, and the election authority said da Silva's victory was a mathematical certainty.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains ahead of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil runoff: Poll

Lula's voter support reached 51% against 42% for Bolsonaro, compared with 51% and 43%, respectively, in the previous poll.

Brazil election: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has 51% of voter support versus 43% for Jair Bolsonaro, poll finds

The survey by IPEC taken over the three days since the first-round vote found Lula with 51% voter support against Bolsonaro's 43%, with a margin of error of two percentage points.

Bolsonaro and Lula head to runoff in Brazil’s Presidential election

Da Silva received 48.19% of the votes, and Bolsonaro 43.4%, with 98.99% of the ballots counted. Da Silva needed to exceed 50% to be elected president in the first round.

Brazil party official shot dead as pre-election violence escalates

Leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is the PT's presidential candidate and currently leads Bolsonaro in polls.

Mass protests as Brazil's Lula sworn in as chief of staff

Police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of opposition demonstrators who clashed with Lula's leftist supporters outside the presidential palace where he was sworn in, while ministers and corruption investigators traded barbs throughout the day.