Lula

How disease and mining have ravaged Brazil's Yanomami

Severe malnutrition and disease, particularly malaria, are decimating the Yanomami population in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, prompting the federal government to declare a public health emergency

Brazil riots may have strengthened Lula's hand, say analysts

Immediately after the storming of the presidency, Congress and Supreme Court, Lula gathered leaders of the three institutions -- many of them from the political right --- for a unanimous condemnation of the events

Brasilia rioters likely had inside help: Lula

Pro-Bolsonaro rioters on Sunday looted government offices, destroyed priceless works of art and left graffiti messages calling for a military coup

Inside Jair Bolsonaro’s Florida life: KFC and grocery store visits, selfies with supporters

Before being hospitalised to treat an old would, former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was enjoying his stay in Florida. A mini rally was staged in his support by expats at a plush resort where he is holed up. Pictures of him eating at KFC and visiting a supermarket have gone viral

Brazil poll: Voting underway in final round as former president Lula seeks to unseat incumbent Bolsonaro

In the first round on 2 October, Lula finished first among the 11 candidates with 48% of the votes, while Bolsonaro was second at 43%, showing opinion polls significantly underestimated the president’s popularity

Brazil: Ex-president Lula and incumbent Bolsonaro trade insults as they launch their presidential campaigns

Lula currently leads with 44 percent of the vote to 32 percent for Bolsonaro, according to the latest poll from the Ipec institute. If no candidate wins more than 50 percent of valid votes in the 2 October election, a runoff will be held on 30 October

Ex-Brazilian president Lula da Silva denounced over Petrobas case

The complaint detailed Lula's participation in the alleged payment to Petrobras' former director Cervero, which was not declared before the justice system.

Dilma Rousseff out? Here's why the Brazil president was impeached

Brazil's Senate voted Thursday to impeach President Dilma Rousseff, a move that temporarily removes her from office while a trial is conducted. Rousseff is accused of using accounting tricks to hide budget deficits and bolster an embattled government.

Brazil prosecutor seeks new corruption probe against ex-prez Lula

Brazil's top prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to open a corruption probe into powerful ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and three of current President Dilma Rousseff's ministers, the court said.

Top Brazil prosecutor says Lula cabinet appointment an attempt to avoid arrest, disrupt investigations

Brazil's chief prosecutor dealt a fresh blow Thursday to President Dilma Rousseff and predecessor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, saying his cabinet appointment was an attempt to avoid arrest and disrupt investigations.