Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is 80, and he just went live. Ahead of October polls, Lula livestreamed part of his fitness routine to show voters he’s healthy and ready for more. From the treadmill to light exercises, the president said staying fit helps him serve the public better. The stream comes as questions about age and stamina have popped up in Brazilian politics. Lula’s message was clear: fitness fuels public service. And at 80, he’s proving age doesn’t have to slow you down.


Lula at 80: Brazilian president shows off fitness routine to ease voter concerns

Brazilian politics is witnessing fresh turbulence as a reported audio leak linked to Flávio Bolsonaro has triggered a political storm, impacting his public image and campaign momentum. According to recent opinion polls, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is now leading comfortably with a 7-point advantage. The controversy has intensified Brazil’s already polarised political climate ahead of crucial electoral developments.


Bombshell Leak Threatens Bolsonaro's Presidential Bid, Polls Now Show Lula Leading Comfortably

Brazilian President has announced a fresh crackdown on crime as security concerns take centre stage ahead of the country’s upcoming elections. Rising violence, gang activity and public safety fears are increasingly shaping political debate across Brazil. Lula’s tougher stance is being closely watched as voters demand stronger action against organised crime, while opposition leaders continue to challenge the government over law and order issues.


Brazil's President Lula Da Silva Announces Crackdown on Crime Ahead of Polls

Brazil’s Supreme Court had placed former President Jair Bolsonaro under house arrest amid ongoing investigations into an alleged coup plot following his 2022 election loss to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The ruling follows earlier restrictions, including an ankle monitor and curfew. As the legal battle intensifies, Bolsonaro supporters go out of the way to support him. Here’s the latest on the high-stakes case.

Bolsonaro's Supreme Sourt verdict nears | Supporters flood-in for support 

Brazil is doubling down on its strategic partnership with China as tensions rise with the United States. Under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, ties with Beijing are reaching historic highs, bolstered by trade, investment, and political alignment. With China reaffirming its support for Brazil’s sovereignty and ambitions in the Global South, both nations are signaling a growing axis of cooperation, especially as U.S. tariffs and political interference push Brazil to look eastward.

Brazilians favoring China over USA? | Trump's 50% tariffs shift public sentiment 

Brazilian President Lula is rallying BRICS leaders—including Modi and Xi—to coordinate a unified response to U.S. trade pressure. Facing steep tariffs of up to 50%, Brazil is rejecting direct engagement with Trump and instead intensifying ties with BRICS partners to uphold economic sovereignty and resist unilateral pressure.


Brazil's Lula seeks BRICKS unity as US Tariffs spike

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to undergo an additional medical procedure on Thursday (Dec 12) to complement the surgery he underwent earlier this week to "minimize the risk of future bleeding".

Lula to undergo new procedure to 'minimize' risk of future brain bleeding

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 79, has successfully undergone a follow-up surgery to reduce the risk of further bleeding after emergency cranial surgery earlier this week, his doctor confirmed on Thursday (Dec 12).

Brazilian President Lula's health stable following second operation after emergency brain surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underwent emergency surgery for a brain haemorrhage at the Syrian-Lebanese Hospital in Sao Paulo caused by a recent fall.

Brazilian President Lula undergoes surgery for brain haemorrhage

Brazilian President Lula De Silva has urged his government to speed up actions to combat organised crimes in the Amazon. The world's largest tropical has faced systematic destruction from illegal logging and gold mining as the rainforest is being used as a conduit for drug trafficking.

Brazilian President demands faster action against crimes in Amazon

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva once again branded Israel's military offensive in the Gaza Strip a "genocide" at an event in Rio de Janeiro on Friday (Feb 23).

Brazil's Lula calls for 'free and sovereign Palestinian state' amid Israel-Hamas war

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday (Feb 18) accused Israel of committing "genocide" against Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Brazilian President Lula compares Gaza action to 'Holocaust', leaving Israel furious

On Wednesday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva landed in Cairo to begin a tour that will include Egypt and Ethiopia, two African countries in which he will seek to consolidate multipolarity as an option for international relations.

Brazilian President Lula Da Silva visits Egypt and Ethiopia

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Tuesday (Jan 30) sacked the country’s deputy intelligence director amid an investigation into alleged illegal espionage during his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro’s presidency.

Brazil intelligence agency’s second-in-command fired in Bolsonaro illegal spying probe

In Brazil, retail shops are fighting to stay open long enough to profit from interest rate cuts. Retail businesses & clients are carrying heavy debt loads, while online stores like Amazon are posing an existential threat. There are already signs of trouble in the market. One of Brazil's most successful retail companies, Casas Bahia, was forced to sell shares at a deep discount last month to reduce debt. After falling short on payments to various creditors, furniture retailer tok&stok has restructured debt of roughly 73.4 million dollars. To survive in this volatile market, retailers are cutting back on consumer loans.

Brazil: Debt burden on retailers

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has reversed his stance from his personal guarantee that Russian President Vladimir Putin would not face arrest at the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil's president Lula reverses stance on Putin's arrest at 2024 G20 Summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called for reforms in the UN Security Council during a press conference in New Delhi on September 11, adding that the current structure of UN bodies is "reflective of the world of 1940s".

'Reflective of the world of 1940s': Brazil President Lula calls for reforms in UN Security Council

In Brazil, President Lula has unveiled an ambitious plan to address the country's fiscal challenges. Lula's economic team has introduced a series of measures aimed at generating additional revenue and achieving a balanced budget. The focus of these measures? Taxing closed-end and offshore funds, typically accessible to affluent investors.

Brazil's Tax Overhaul: President Lula's bid for fairer finances

One of the closest aides of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is found to have harboured plans for a military coup in the country to prevent the transition of power following the October presidential elections last year.

Bolsonaro’s closest aide had plans ready for military coup in Brazil: Police

Indigenous protesters faced off with Brazilian police on the 30th of May. One of the busiest highways leading into Sao Paolo had been blocked with flaming barricades. In an attempt to clear the road, police fired tear gas into protesters, who responded by firing arrows. The protest is against a proposed law that would limit the indigenous peoples' ability to win protected status for ancestral lands. Mohammed Saleh explores.

Indigenous tribes face-off with Brazilian police

Massive paradigm shifts are afoot in South American politics Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro is visiting Brazil for the first time since he was banned by the former far-right president of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro in 2019. President Lula de Silva of Brazil urged Maduro to build a new narrative.

New era opening between Brazil & Venezuela as Lula calls out US sanctions on Venezuela

Brazil's indigenous groups were under serious threat during Jair Bolsonaro's reign as he not only ignored their rights but many accused him of targeting the tribes and their ancestral lands as well. So when Lula de Silva won the election last year there was hope because he promised to undo past discriminatory rules and do more to accept the indigenous people. But what is happening on the streets of Sao Paulo is painting a completely different picture.

Indigenous groups face off with Brazil police, clashes erupt

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday (May 26) that during a telephone call with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, he turned down an invitation to travel to Saint Petersburg.

Brazil's Lula spoke to Putin, turned down invitation to visit Russia

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wrapped up his visit to China on Saturday (April 15), accusing the United States of encouraging war in Ukraine. During the China visit, Lula strengthened economic ties with his country's main trading partner and also pushed the narrative that "Brazil is back" as a key player on the global stage.

Brazilian president Lula says US should stop ‘encouraging’ Ukraine war

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