Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, waves while leaves the Sirio-Libanes Hospital after a surgery, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, December 15, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Felipe Iruata

Brazil's Lula leaves hospital, speaks publicly for first time since surgeries

The 79-year-old leftist leader also spoke publicly for the first time at a hospital press conference, appearing upbeat wearing a hat and gesturing frequently with his hands as he talked

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a news conference, in Montevideo, Uruguay, January 25, 2023. File Photo: REUTERS/Mariana Greif

Brazil's Lula seen walking for first time since surgeries

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva reacts after meeting with Brazilian citizens, who were repatriated from the Gaza Strip, upon arrival at the Air Force base of Brasilia, Brazil November 13, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo

Brazilian President Lula recovering in hospital after emergency brain surgery

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and China's President Xi Jinping shake hand next to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa as they gather for a group photo with other leaders during the G20 summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 19, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes/File Photo

China's Xi visits Brasilia to cap tour flexing diplomatic clout

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during the G20 summit at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 18, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Lula cuts G20 discussion short on Ukraine, irking Europeans

A man throws an object outside Brazil's Supreme Court in Brasilia, Brazil, November 13, 2024, in this still image obtained from a video. The man later committed suicide at the scene in a blast. Photo: Brazilian Supreme Court/Handout via REUTERS

Brazil bomb attack hurts Bolsonaro comeback efforts, deepening political divide

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first Lady Rosangela "Janja" da Silva attend the closing ceremony of the G20 Social summit, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, November 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes

Brazil's first lady insults Elon Musk at G20 social event

Police vehicles are seen in front of the Brazilian Supreme Court after explosions in the Three Powers Square in Brasilia, Brazil November 13, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Tom Molina

Brazil's top court evacuated after explosions leave one dead ahead of G20

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to foreign media at Planalto palace in Brasilia, Brazil, July 22, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Andressa Anholete/File Photo

Brazil's Lula urges Congress to cut spending to help 'beat' financial markets

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a news conference, in Montevideo, Uruguay, January 25, 2023. File Photo: REUTERS/Mariana Greif

Brazilian President Lula stable after follow-up tests for October head injury

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a meeting with trade union representatives at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil January 18, 2023. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

Brazil's Lula cancels trip to COP16, COP29 after head injury

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a news conference, in Montevideo, Uruguay, January 25, 2023. File Photo: REUTERS/Mariana Greif

Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain haemorrhage from fall

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a news conference, in Montevideo, Uruguay, January 25, 2023. File Photo: REUTERS/Mariana Greif

Plane carrying Brazil president lands in Mexico after technical issue