Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
ON THE RECORD · 13 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Our goal is to achieve zero illegal deforestation by 2030,”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2026-10-16 · reported 2026-10-17
Lula made the statement in a post on X following satellite data showing a record 41.8% drop in Amazon deforestation.
“who lives in a penthouse”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-04
Lula has talked about targeting crime bosses but has been more comfortable campaigning on education and health.
“grew without regulation under Bolsonaro's management”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
Lula acknowledged online betting was created under Michel Temer's administration but said it grew without regulation under Bolsonaro's management, in a statement on X.
“either we remove the tumour, or it kills us”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
Lula described the online gambling industry as a cancer in his announcement of a ban on online gambling.
“We won't allow betting companies to profit at the expense of Brazilian families' income and lives,”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
Lula announced the ban on online gambling, saying he would not allow betting companies to profit at the expense of Brazilian families.
“transforming addiction into profit”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-26
Lula accused the online gambling industry of transforming addiction into profit at the United Nations General Assembly earlier in the week.
“If it’s up to him, Brazil will become a colony again,”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
Lula added the remark on X after accusing Bolsonaro of wanting to hand Brazil's natural resources to the United States.
“We will not allow the enemies of democracy – internal or external – to attack the will of the people. Brazilian democracy belongs to the Brazilians.”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
Speaking at the UN general assembly in New York, Lula indirectly criticised US perceived meddling in Brazil's election.
“hand our natural resources over to the United States”
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-25
Writing on X, Lula accused Bolsonaro of wanting to hand Brazil's natural resources over to the United States.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.