Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Brazil's presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) reacts after the country's electoral authority said he will face President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the runoff of a presidential election, in Brasilia, Brazil, October 4, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Diego Herculano

Flavio Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, faces Lula in runoff

The two leading candidates will advance to the second round of voting on 25 October, after topping a field of 12 candidates in a campaign focused on concerns about the growing cost of living,...

People protest against a bill that proposes reducing the sentences for January 8, 2023, riot convictions, including former President Jair Bolsonaro, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 14, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adriano Machado

US, Australia suspend consular services in Brazil

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ceremony of social welfare program "Bolsa Familia" (Family Allowance) at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, March 2, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

Brazil's Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as reelection race tightens

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/AL DRAGO

Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election: Poll

Argentina's President Javier Milei attends the G20 summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 19, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Pilar Olivares/File Photo

Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina after Milei insults Lula

Argentine President Javier Milei speaks next to Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, who is to be announced as candidate for Brazil's presidential elections, during the national convention of the Liberal Party (PL) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, July 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina after Milei attacks Lula: Sources

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on before posing for a family photo with ministers during a ministerial meeting at Granja do Torto official residence, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Brazil's Lula calls Trump's Hormuz shipping fee plan 'piracy'

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Brazil v Morocco - New York/New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, US - June 13, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. looks on before the match. Photo: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Lula mocks 'work-from-home' Neymar as Brazil wait on injured number 10

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Brazilian President Lula jokes about 'signing Messi' for Brazil

US President Donald Trump listens to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speak as they meet on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Brazil's Lula to raise organised crime in talks with Trump this week

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on before posing for a family photo with ministers during a ministerial meeting at Granja do Torto official residence, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Lula criticises global powers for ignoring UN, attacks veto power and calls for reform

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva looks on before posing for a family photo with ministers during a ministerial meeting at Granja do Torto official residence, in Brasilia, Brazil, December 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/AL DRAGO

Brazil's Lula says Maduro should be tried in Venezuela, not abroad