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Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps

09-01-2023 21:54 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemns "acts of terrorism," a day after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power, unleashing chaos on the Brazilian capital.

CHAOS IN BRASÍLIA

President Alberto Fernández assails 'coup attempt' in Brazil

09-01-2023 00:00 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also condemns attack, attributing it to "hate speech in the media and social networks."

GLOBAL REACTION

World leaders condemn anti-government mob attacks in Brasília

08-01-2023 23:44 President Alberto Fernández slams "coup attempt" by supporters of Jair Bolsonaro in Brazilian capital, as leaders from across the globe condemn "outrageous" attack on democracy.

CHAOS IN BRASÍLIA

Bolsonaro backers deface Congress in ugly anti-Lula stand

08-01-2023 23:32 Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court on Sunday, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's inauguration.

TURMOIL IN BRAZIL

Chaos as Bolsonaro supporters storm seat of power in Brazil

08-01-2023 23:22 Police in Brasília wrestle back control seat of power from pro-Bolsonaro rioters; Supporters of former president stormed Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court in attack; Lula brands incident as a 'fascist' assault on democracy.

Incidents in Brazil

Pro-Bolsonaro rioters invade Brasília in challenge to Lula

08-01-2023 22:32 Thousands of supporters of Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s top government institutions on Sunday in an insurrection just a week after the former president left office.

CHANGE IN BRAZIL

Amid tight security, Brazil hosts 'Lulapalooza' to toast Lula inauguration

30-12-2022 12:29 Some 300,000 revellers and more than a dozen heads of state and government are expected to attend leftist icon Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's swearing-extravaganza in Brasilia.

NEW PRESIDENT'S TEAM

Lula to mix old and new allies to solve Brazil’s cabinet puzzle

31-10-2022 15:37 Incoming leftist leader has vowed that his government won’t be dominated by his Workers’ Party, but will include representatives of all the groups that helped him attain a third term.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Brazil votes in down-to-wire Bolsonaro-Lula showdown

30-10-2022 09:34 Electoral showdown caps months of mud-slinging and personal attacks, in a dirty campaign plagued by disinformation that has deeply polarised nation.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Bolsonaro cuts into Lula’s lead ahead of Brazil run-off

19-10-2022 20:45 President Jair Bolsonaro is chipping away at challenger Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s lead in opinion polls ahead of October 30 run-off.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Lula alleges Neymar supports Bolsonaro over debt woes

19-10-2022 11:24 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva slams football star Neymar's support for Jair Bolsonaro, alleging the player has been motivated to back the incumbent by a debt "pardon."

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Lula seeks to pivot campaign to Brazil's northeast ahead of run-off

03-10-2022 15:48 Former Brazilian president seeks to pivot his campaign to Brazil's northeast and the key state of São Paulo after a narrower than expected first-round vote.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Fernández congratulates 'dear' Lula for Brazil election 'victory'

03-10-2022 13:15 President Alberto Fernández congratulates ex-Brazil president on his "victory in the first round."

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Pollsters fail to capture Bolsonaro support again in Brazil vote

03-10-2022 10:30 Four years on from his explosive presidential win, Brazilian pollsters once again underestimated support for Jair Bolsonaro.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Brazil vote goes to runoff as Bolsonaro finishes close second to Lula

02-10-2022 18:51 Neither candidate clears 50 percent threshold; Second round of voting to take place October 30th.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Deeply divided Brazil votes in crunch Bolsonaro-Lula showdown

02-10-2022 08:40 Brazilians head to the polls, with all eyes on whether front-runner Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva can win in a single round – and whether incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will accept the result.

BRAZIL ELECTION 2022

Brazil’s battle for the presidency enters home stretch

29-09-2022 16:00 Polling indicates Lula on track to win Brazilian presidential election; Outright victory over incumbent leader Jair Bolsonaro would mark a resounding comeback for former president.