Brasília, Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged Sunday (Dec 15) from a Sao Paulo hospital following emergency surgery last week to treat an intracranial hemorrhage.
"I am here in one piece... returning home," the 79-year-old leftist leader said as he made a surprise appearance at a news conference by his medical team at Hospital Sirio-Libanes.
Lula had successful surgery Tuesday in which doctors drilled through his skull to relieve pressure that built up after a blow to the head in October when he fell in a bathroom in his presidential residence.
On Thursday, he underwent a follow-up operation to minimize the risk of further bleeding in the affected area of the protective intracranial membranes. 
The president can resume activities but will need to take it easy for 15 days, cardiologist Roberto Kalil said at the news conference.
Lula will remain in Sao Paulo until Thursday, when he will undergo follow-up tests. Once cleared, he will be able to return to Brasilia and his normal routine.
"The only restriction is physical exercise," said Kalil.
Another doctor, Ana Helena Germoglio, said Lula's recovery has "exceeded expectations."
Known for his frenetic work pace, Lula burst into the news conference Sunday without warning and approached the microphones, walking unassisted.
He addressed reporters while wearing a fedora-style hat, apparently to cover up signs of his procedures.
Lula's medical emergency started when he complained last Monday of a headache while in Brasilia. 
An MRI scan found a hemorrhage between his brain and the dura mater membrane that protects it, prompting his swift transport to Hospital Sirio-Libanes—the country's top medical facility—for the surgery.
After suffering his fall on October 19, Lula told an official from his Workers' Party that the accident had been "serious."
In the weeks following, the president skipped planned overseas trips. But from mid-November he resumed his active schedule, hosting a G20 summit in Rio and attending a Mercosur summit in Uruguay.
The latest medical emergency adds to a list of health problems Lula has suffered over the years, including treatment in 2011 for throat cancer and a hip replacement operation last year.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

On Thursday, he underwent a follow-up operation to minimise the risk of further bleeding in the affected area of the protective intracranial membranes.



Brasília, Brazil Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged Sunday (Dec 15) from a Sao Paulo hospital following emergency surgery last week to treat an intracranial hemorrhage. "I am here in one piece... returning home," the 79-year-old leftist leader said as he made a surprise appearance at a news conference by his medical team at Hospital Sirio-Libanes. Lula had successful surgery Tuesday in which doctors drilled through his skull to relieve pressure that built up after a blow to the head in October when he fell in a bathroom in his presidential residence. On Thursday, he underwent a follow-up operation to minimize the risk of further bleeding in the affected area of the protective intracranial membranes. The president can resume activities but will need to take it easy for 15 days, cardiologist Roberto Kalil said at the news conference. Lula will remain in Sao Paulo until Thursday, when he will undergo follow-up tests. Once cleared, he will be able to return to Brasilia and his normal routine. "The only restriction is physical exercise," said Kalil. Another doctor, Ana Helena Germoglio, said Lula's recovery has "exceeded expectations." Known for his frenetic work pace, Lula burst into the news conference Sunday without warning and approached the microphones, walking unassisted. He addressed reporters while wearing a fedora-style hat, apparently to cover up signs of his procedures. Lula's medical emergency started when he complained last Monday of a headache while in Brasilia. An MRI scan found a hemorrhage between his brain and the dura mater membrane that protects it, prompting his swift transport to Hospital Sirio-Libanes—the country's top medical facility—for the surgery. After suffering his fall on October 19, Lula told an official from his Workers' Party that the accident had been "serious." In the weeks following, the president skipped planned overseas trips. But from mid-November he resumed his active schedule, hosting a G20 summit in Rio and attending a Mercosur summit in Uruguay. The latest medical emergency adds to a list of health problems Lula has suffered over the years, including treatment in 2011 for throat cancer and a hip replacement operation last year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brazilian President Lula discharged from hospital after brain bleed surgery

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged Sunday (Dec 15) from a Sao Paulo hospital following emergency surgery last week to treat an intracranial hemorrhage.

"I am here in one piece... returning home," the 79-year-old leftist leader said as he made a surprise appearance at a news conference by his medical team at Hospital Sirio-Libanes.

Lula had successful surgery Tuesday in which doctors drilled through his skull to relieve pressure that built up after a blow to the head in October when he fell in a bathroom in his presidential residence.

On Thursday, he underwent a follow-up operation to minimize the risk of further bleeding in the affected area of the protective intracranial membranes.&nbsp;

The president can resume activities but will need to take it easy for 15 days, cardiologist Roberto Kalil said at the news conference.

Lula will remain in Sao Paulo until Thursday, when he will undergo follow-up tests. Once cleared, he will be able to return to Brasilia and his normal routine.

"The only restriction is physical exercise," said Kalil.

Another doctor, Ana Helena Germoglio, said Lula's recovery has "exceeded expectations."

Known for his frenetic work pace, Lula burst into the news conference Sunday without warning and approached the microphones, walking unassisted.

He addressed reporters while wearing a fedora-style hat, apparently to cover up signs of his procedures.

Lula's medical emergency started when he complained last Monday of a headache while in Brasilia.&nbsp;

An MRI scan found a hemorrhage between his brain and the dura mater membrane that protects it, prompting his swift transport to Hospital Sirio-Libanes—the country's top medical facility—for the surgery.

After suffering his fall on October 19, Lula told an official from his Workers' Party that the accident had been "serious."

In the weeks following, the president skipped planned overseas trips. But from mid-November he resumed his active schedule, hosting a G20 summit in Rio and attending a Mercosur summit in Uruguay.

The latest medical emergency adds to a list of health problems Lula has suffered over the years, including treatment in 2011 for throat cancer and a hip replacement operation last year.

Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged Sunday (Dec 15) from a Sao Paulo hospital following emergency surgery last week to treat an intracranial hemorrhage.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was discharged Sunday (Dec 15) from a Sao Paulo hospital following emergency surgery last week to treat an intracranial hemorrhage. "I am here in one piece... returning home," the 79-year-old leftist leader said as he made a surprise appearance at a news conference by his medical team at Hospital Sirio-Libanes. Lula had successful surgery Tuesday in which doctors drilled through his skull to relieve pressure that built up after a blow to the head in October when he fell in a bathroom in his presidential residence. On Thursday, he underwent a follow-up operation to minimize the risk of further bleeding in the affected area of the protective intracranial membranes. The president can resume activities but will need to take it easy for 15 days, cardiologist Roberto Kalil said at the news conference. Lula will remain in Sao Paulo until Thursday, when he will undergo follow-up tests. Once cleared, he will be able to return to Brasilia and his normal routine. "The only restriction is physical exercise," said Kalil. Another doctor, Ana Helena Germoglio, said Lula's recovery has "exceeded expectations." Known for his frenetic work pace, Lula burst into the news conference Sunday without warning and approached the microphones, walking unassisted. He addressed reporters while wearing a fedora-style hat, apparently to cover up signs of his procedures. Lula's medical emergency started when he complained last Monday of a headache while in Brasilia. An MRI scan found a hemorrhage between his brain and the dura mater membrane that protects it, prompting his swift transport to Hospital Sirio-Libanes—the country's top medical facility—for the surgery. After suffering his fall on October 19, Lula told an official from his Workers' Party that the accident had been "serious." In the weeks following, the president skipped planned overseas trips. But from mid-November he resumed his active schedule, hosting a G20 summit in Rio and attending a Mercosur summit in Uruguay. The latest medical emergency adds to a list of health problems Lula has suffered over the years, including treatment in 2011 for throat cancer and a hip replacement operation last year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was speaking at the new development Bank, a bank created by the BRICS located in China Shanghai he said, 'why can't an institution like the BRICS bank have a currency to finance trade relations between Brazil and China. Between Brazil and all the other BRICS countries who decided that the dollar was the trade currency unquote the idea of a common BRICS currency has been in the works for some time now the idea gained momentum after Russia a member of the BRICS group was cut off from the Global Financial system and paying for Russian oil in US dollars became very difficult however the brics currency is unlikely to see the light of day anytime soon.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva wants a BRICS currency

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, arrived in China late on Wednesday for an official visit intended to strengthen already close ties between the Asian behemoth and the largest economy in Latin America. The seasoned lefty made his first stop in Shanghai with his wife Rosangela "Janja" da Silva before travelling to Beijing to meet with his counterpart Xi Jinping. As they were welcomed by China's Deputy Foreign Minister Xie Feng, they were given flower bouquets. Lula announced his intention to ask President Xi to visit at an undetermined time before leaving Brazil.

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Brazilian President Lula discharged from hospital after brain bleed surgery

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