Lula da Silva

Brazil’s Lula undergoes brain surgery, stable in ICU

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent surgery in Sao Paulo to drain a bleed on his brain linked to a fall at home in October, a medical note published by the government said on Tuesday.
2024-12-10 14:45
Bus crash in Brazil's Alagoas state leaves 17 dead

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – At least 17 people died and 29 others were rescued after a bus crashed in the northeastern Brazilian state of Alagoas on Sunday, the state's health secretariat said.
2024-11-25 16:16
Plane crash in Brazil's São Paulo state kills all 61 on board

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – A plane has crashed in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, killing all 61 people on board.
2024-08-10 12:00
Brazil pres. condemns Israeli attack on Gaza safe zone

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the Israeli airstrike in a designated humanitarian “safe zone” in southern Gaza that killed at least 90 Palestinians, calling on world leaders to speak up against an "endless massacre."
2024-07-15 11:15
Brazil's president:

Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Brazilian President Lula da Silva has once again affirmed that Israel is committing a "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip.
2024-02-24 15:35
Raeisi asks Brazil to intervene in Gaza crisis for peace

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi said Tuesday that Brazil should intervene to stop the Zionist regime and its Western backers' war on Gaza for the sake of world peace.
2023-10-17 21:31
Lula da Silva:

Iran 'important' commercial partner for Brazil

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says Tehran should continue to be an important commercial partner for Brasília in the coming years.
2023-08-26 12:05
Brazilian president:

BRICS common payment unit to reduce vulnerability

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A common payment unit for trade and investments among BRICS countries would reduce the vulnerability of the association in global financial markets, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says.
2023-08-23 17:30
Brazil calls for instituting common S American currency

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has called for the establishment of a common currency for the South American region in efforts to reduce its reliance on the US dollar.
2023-05-31 15:50
Brazil president's envoy meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – A special adviser to Brazil’s presidency on international affairs met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as Brazil's peace efforts continue.
2023-05-11 11:12
Brazil, Argentina to eschew US dollar as peso value crumbles

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Argentine President Alberto Fernández arrived at Brazil’s presidential residence to meet his counterpart Lula da Silva as officials from both countries study how to eschew the dollar in trade between the neighboring nations.
2023-05-03 14:15
US must stop ‘encouraging war’ in Ukraine: Brazil president

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The United States and its allies should focus on promoting peace in Ukraine instead of ‘encouraging war’ by arming Ukraine, Brazilian president Lula da Silva said on Saturday.
2023-04-15 20:21
Venezuela supports Brazil, Argentina on common currency

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Monday announced his support for the initiative by his counterparts in Argentina and Brazil to create a common currency for the South American region.
2023-01-24 18:10
Brazil top court to investigate Bolsonaro role in riots

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Brazil's Supreme Court agreed to open an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly encouraging anti-democratic protests that ended in the storming of government buildings by his supporters in Brasilia.
2023-01-14 09:50
At least 46 people injured after protests in Brazil

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – At least 46 people were injured as a result of protests in Brazil, a Spanish newspaper reported, citing data from the capital's hospital.
2023-01-09 16:20
Brazilian police arrest man with knife in Lula inauguration

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Brazilian police arrest man armed with a knife and an explosive device attempting to storm the inauguration ceremony of Brazilian President Lula da Silva, media have reported.
2023-01-01 21:21
Lula inauguration to be 'reassessed' as police find bomb

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Brazil's incoming Justice Minister Flavio Dino has pledged to reevaluate the procedures for the Jan. 1 inauguration of President-elect Lula da Silva after an explosive device near Brasilia’s intl. airport was deactivated.
2022-12-26 14:00
Iran congratulates Brazil's Lula over election victory

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The spokesperson of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Kan'ani, congratulated Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and the people of Brazil on Lula's victory in the recent presidential elections in Brazil.
2022-10-31 18:20
Lula da Silva beats Bolsonaro to lead Brazil again

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Former Brazilian President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday defeated incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in an election that marked a stunning comeback for the leftist leader and the end of the country's most right-wing government.
2022-10-31 08:32
Lula leading Bolsonaro in second round of Brazil election

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is leading right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro, with 49% of voter support against the incumbent's 44% ahead of an Oct. 30 runoff vote.
2022-10-15 12:24
Brazil’s presidential elections;

Lula da Silva, Bolsonaro to contend in second round

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Incumbent Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is set to face former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a second round of presidential elections on October 30.
2022-10-03 09:20