EU spends €800 billion on weapons instead of combating hunger — Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sharply criticized European countries for approving €800 billion in military spending instead of channeling those funds toward combating global hunger.

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been charged by the country's chief prosecutor with attempting a coup after he was defeated in the 2022 presidential election.

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Israel

The President of Brazil ordered the recall of the Republic's ambassador to Tel Aviv for consultations amid the conflict between the countries due to the words of the Brazilian leader, who compared Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip with the crimes of Hitler. 

Brazil's meeting fell through because Ukraine's Zelensky was late

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday a meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in Japan fell through because Zelensky was late.

US should stop 'encouraging' war in Ukraine, says Lula

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Saturday that the US should stop "encouraging war" in Ukraine "and start talking about peace".

Brazil rejects German ammunition request for Ukraine

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rejected Germany's request for delivery of ammunition for the Gepard anti-aircraft tank used by Ukraine, according to local media reports Tuesday.

Brazil’s Lula fires army chief in wake of pro-Bolsonaro riots

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has dismissed the country’s army chief General Julio Cesar de Arruda in the wake of the storming of several government buildings by the supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil President Lula says intelligence services failed ahead of Jan. 8 Brasilia riot

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday his intelligence services had failed on January 8, when Brasilia buildings were stormed by supporters of far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazil’s government acts against Bolsonaro backers, new protest fizzles

Brazilian federal prosecutors on Wednesday requested the investigation of three congressional allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly inciting the worst attack on the country’s democratic institutions in decades.

EU condemns storming of Brazil’s Congress, more than 400 participants in riots detained, security forces regain control of Congress

European Union leaders condemned a raid Sunday by supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on the National Congress.

Lula da Silva wins presidential election in Brazil

 Brazilian former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won in the second round of the country’s presidential election beating by almost two million votes incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro, according to results of the 99.3% of the processed votes.

Brazil's presidential race goes to run-off

Brazil's presidential election is headed for a run-off vote, electoral authorities said on Sunday, after President Jair Bolsonaro's surprising strength in a first-round vote spoiled rival Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's hopes of winning outright. 

Bolsonaro sees three options for future: Prison, death or victory | Al Jazeera

Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, facing plummeting popularity and criticism for his unsubstantiated voting fraud claims, says he sees three alternatives for his future: prison, death or winning next year’s presidential elections.