Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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“Men need to learn from childhood that they are no better than women. We need to be equal,”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-08-16
Lula appealed to women voters at his Sao Bernardo do Campo rally with first lady Rosângela da Silva at his side.
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Associated Press
“no one (abroad) will tap our minerals. We are going to tap them for the benefit of the Brazilian people.”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2026-08-16 · reported 2026-08-16
Lula spoke about Brazil's vast reserves of rare minerals during his campaign kickoff rally at Vila Euclides Stadium outside Sao Paulo.
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Associated Press
“The judiciary branch of power in Brazil is independent. The president of the Republic has no influence whatsoever,”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-18
Lula emphasized the independence of Brazil's judiciary in response to US pressure.
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CNN
“is not being judged personally. He is being judged by the acts he tried to organize a coup d’etat.”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-18
Lula discussed the basis of the criminal trial against Bolsonaro.
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CNN