The Edge of Democracy
2019
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Jan 1, 2023 · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva assumed office as Brazil's new leader Sunday, just three years after being released from prison on corruption charges and 12 years after his first two terms as...
Oct 30, 2022 · BRASÍLIA — Voters in Brazil on Sunday ousted President Jair Bolsonaro after just one term and elected the leftist former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to replace him, election...
Oct 31, 2022 · But had it not been for a chiding from Fidel Castro nearly four decades ago, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva might well have abandoned what would prove one of the most storied political careers...
Sep 7, 2023 · On October 27, 2002, at the age of 57, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was elected President of the Federative Republic of Brazil for the first time, with almost 53 million votes. Liberal Party ( Partido Liberal/PL) businessman and senator for Minas Gerais José Alencar became vice-president.
Oct 31, 2022 · In a stunning political comeback, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won Brazil's Presidential election, defeating the incumbent, right wing populist President Jair Bolsonaro.
Mar 9, 2021 · 9 March 2021. EPA. A Supreme Court judge in Brazil has annulled ex-President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's corruption convictions, opening a path to a possible run for the presidency in...
Oct 30, 2022 · Far-right leader Jair Bolsonaro is defeated by left-wing ex-President Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva in the deciding round of Brazil’s presidential vote. Lula won 50.8% of all valid...
