World news about “Lula da Silva” published by euronews.
Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva under investigation An investigation has been launched by a Brazilian federal prosecutor into allegations that former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was involved in… 07/04/2013
Cuba’s Raul Castro to attend funeral for ‘invincible’ Chavez Cuba’s President Raul Castro has arrived in Caracas to attend the funeral of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, due to take place on March 8. Castro paid… 08/03/2013
Aide to former Brazilian president jailedAn aide to former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in jail for bribery. Jose Dirceu was found guilty of… 13/11/2012
Brazil’s Supreme Court convicts Lula aides of corruptionBrazil’s Supreme Court has found three top aides of former President Luiz Inacio da Silva guilty of corruption. The court ruled Lula’s former chief of staff… 10/10/2012
Corruption trial of Lula-era officials begins in BrazilFormer Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s political reputation hangs in the balance as a landmark trial into the “mensalão” scandal begins… 03/08/2012
Lula’s reputation on line in Brazil corruption trialBrazil has begun a landmark political corruption trial, seven years after a cash-for-votes scandal rocked the government of then President Lula. Lawyers… 03/08/2012
Brazil’s Lula returning to politics after cancer ‘remission’Former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he was returning to politics after being told that his larynx cancer was in “complete… 29/03/2012
Brazil’s cancer-ill Lula shaves his hairBrazil’s former president Lula da Silva has had his familiar hair and iconic beard shaved off. A photo of his wife shaving the ex-leader has been published… 17/11/2011
Ex-Brazilian president Lula diagnosed with cancerDoctors in Brazil have announced that the former president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is suffering from throat cancer. They say the 66-year-old, who served two… 29/10/2011
All change in Brazil as Rousseff replaces LulaHe is a tough act to follow. But from January 1, living up to Lula’s legacy is the daunting task facing Dilma Rousseff as she becomes Brazil’s first female… 31/12/2010
Brazil’s ‘Iron Lady’ takes chargeDilma Rousseff has forged a reputation as a deft political operator, leading some commentators to nickname her the ‘Iron Lady’ in the mould of Britain’s… 31/12/2010
Italy irate at Brazil’s refusal to extradite BattistiBrazil’s refusal to extradite Italian fugitive Cesare Battisti on murder convictions has sparked a bitter bilateral row. Lula’s decision before stepping… 31/12/2010
Brazil refuses to extradite Italian fugitive BattistiItalian fugitive Cesare Battisti will not be extradited from Brazil on murder convictions dating back to the 1970s. The decision by Brazilian President Lula… 31/12/2010
Battisti extradition case to be decided this weekThe fate of the leftist Italian militant Cesare Battisti, now living in Brazil and wanted in Italy, is expected to be decided this week. Outgoing Brazilian… 29/12/2010
Brazil’s Greens stay neutral in presidential raceBrazil’s Green Party and their third placed candidate Marina Silva have opted to remain neutral ahead of the country’s presidential runoff at the end of the… 18/10/2010
Brazil’s wacky parliamentary election raceWhile the traditional media has been focussing on Brazil’s presidential vote, the wacky race for parliamentary seats has dominated the blogosphere. Legally… 03/10/2010
Rousseff ends campaign in Lula heartlandThe favourite to win today’s presidential election in Brazil ended her campaign with a rally alongside her mentor in his industrial home town. President… 03/10/2010
Brazil set for presidential voteBrazil will go to the polls on Sunday with a former Marxist guerrilla predicted to become Brazil’s first female president. Dilma Rousseff was formerly chief… 02/10/2010
The battle to be Brazil’s next presidentUS president Barack Obama described him as the most popular man on earth, but after eight year’s in the job President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is about to… 02/10/2010
Brazil elections: Lula waverers could turn to Silvaeuronews’ Miguel Sardo: ‘‘At the end of two mandates, Lula da Silva, is one of the most popular politicians ever in Brazil. The country appears ready to… 02/10/2010
Brazil prepares for post-Lula future in presidential poll24 hours before Brazil’s presidential election, will the favourite Dilma Rousseff do enough to win in the first round, or could she be forced into a… 02/10/2010
Brazil’s governing party still on track for election victory despite corruption inquiryA first round election victory may no longer be a sure thing for the governing party in Brazil. A corruption scandal at its very heart has prompted many to… 30/09/2010
