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Brazil's Lula, ill with pneumonia, postpones China trip

27-03-2023 10:05 Brazil's leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was due to head to China for key talks with President Xi Jinping, has indefinitely postponed his trip to recover from pneumonia.

Seeking a reset, Brazil's Lula heads to China

24-03-2023 08:30 Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva begins a state visit to China this weekend, with the aim of reinforcing commercial relations and promoting a peace plan in Ukraine on the agenda.

Brazil’s faltering economy endangers Lula’s ‘barbecue and beer’ promise

03-03-2023 12:47 Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised to bring prosperity back — “barbecue and beer” for all — if he returned to Brazil’s top job. Two months into his presidency, the economy he inherited is cutting his honeymoon short.

Lula tells Zelenskyy he wants to help with Ukraine peace

03-03-2023 11:48 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva renews proposal for his country to take part in international mediation concerning Ukraine conflict.

Climate change link uncertain in Argentina’s severe drought

16-02-2023 14:02 New study by the World Weather Attribution finds that while climate change likely exacerbated Argentina's ongoing dry spell, it has not necessarily caused a decrease in rainfall.

BRICS debates expansion as Iran, Saudi Arabia seek entry

15-02-2023 11:41 The proposal to expand BRICS will be one of the economic bloc’s main focuses this year, with Iran and Saudi Arabia among those who’ve formally asked to join.

Biden and Lula put on pro-democracy show under Bolsonaro’s shadow

10-02-2023 11:09 Joe Biden hosts his counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House Friday in a show of support for Brazilian democracy, shaken last month by a right-wing insurrection akin to the invasion of the US Capitol in 2021. The elephant in the room: former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro, who's been vacationing in Florida since December 30.

'Operation Exodus': Brazil miners flee Yanomami land

09-02-2023 10:14 President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva orders Brazil's military to establish a no-fly zone around the Yanomami reservation, where indigenous leaders say illegal miners have poisoned the water with mercury, destroyed the rainforest and raped and killed inhabitants.

Brazil's Congress elects new authorities under tight security

01-02-2023 16:58 Brazil's Congress on Wednesday elects presidents of both chambers; Inauguration of lawmakers takes place amid reinforced security after attacks on the government buildings in Brasília.

Bolsonaro vows to remain 'active' in Brazilian politics

01-02-2023 14:41 Far-right leader promise some 400 supporters gathered in Orlando, Florida, that he will remain "active" in Brazilian politics, despite election loss to bitter rival Lula.

Lula receives Scholz on German leader's last leg of regional tour

30-01-2023 15:29 Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva received Olaf Scholz on Monday, with the German chancellor becoming the first Western leader to visit Brazil since 2015.

Fernández, Scholz meet with trade, investment, lithium on agenda

29-01-2023 10:56 Alberto Fernández and Olaf Scholz call for swift approval of stalled free-trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur bloc; Two leaders ink agreements on lithium, investment and renewable energy.

Lula and Fernández hail ‘new history’ as Argentina and Brazil reunite

27-01-2023 14:20 Brazil leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva underlined the significance of his visit to Argentina on Monday, declaring it marked “the beginning of a new history” between the two nations.

Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero: ‘Argentina needs a dynamic Brazil’

27-01-2023 14:04 Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero on Lula’s visit to Argentina, the revival of bilateral relations following Bolsonaro’s departure from office and the president’s re-election hopes.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

Brazil 'is back' hails Lula at Latin American leaders summit

24-01-2023 16:43 "Brazil is back in the region," declares Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as Latin American and Caribbean leaders meet in Buenos Aires for CELAC summit.

Latin American leaders host CELAC summit with Brazil back in the fold

24-01-2023 09:23 Latin American heads of state and government meet Tuesday in Buenos Aires for a regional summit welcoming back Brazil into the fold.

Brazil to finance Argentine importers in bid to boost trade ties

23-01-2023 21:42 Loans to Argentine companies will be given by public and private banks in Brazil and covered by guarantees from both governments.

'For the first time' – Lula admits he rooted for Argentina in World Cup final

23-01-2023 17:33 Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva surprised everyone by confessing on Monday that he cheered on La Albiceleste during the Qatar 2022 World Cup. 

Lula lands in Buenos Aires seeking rebuild bridges in Latin America

23-01-2023 09:56 Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira says Lula's visit to Buenos Aires and attendance at CELAC summit is part of a foreign policy that will seek to "rebuild bridges" with the international community.

Brazil and Argentina are discussing whether to combine currencies

23-01-2023 09:31 Argentina and Brazil are in the preliminary stages of renewing discussions on forming a common currency for financial and commercial transactions, the leaders of the two nations reveal.