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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's chief of staff files a lawsuit against Kim Kataguiri over statements about Vorcaro at the Planalto

Marco Aurélio Santana Ribeiro, chief of staff for President Lula, has filed a lawsuit against Congressman Kim Kataguiri for his comments regarding meetings with former banker Daniel Vorcaro.

Mar 23 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New protected area and expansion of conservation and protection: understand the decrees signed by Lula at COP15 in MS

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced an expansion of protected areas in the Pantanal and the creation of a new conservation unit in the Cerrado during the COP15 conference in Brazil.

Mar 23 • 00:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula highlights the importance of the Pantanal at the opening of COP15 in MS

Brazilian President Lula da Silva emphasizes the significance of the Pantanal region during the opening of the COP15, focusing on biodiversity protection and environmental agreements.

Mar 22 • 23:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula announces expansion of protected areas in the Pantanal at UN summit

President Lula has announced the expansion of conservation areas in the Pantanal during the opening of the UN COP15 summit.

Mar 22 • 22:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zema resigns in MG with attacks on Lula's government

The Governor of Minas Gerais, Romeu Zema, resigned while criticizing President Lula's administration and vowing to end corruption.

Mar 22 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula tries to rejuvenate the PT bench, one of the oldest in the Chamber

President Lula is urging his party leadership to seek out younger candidates to rejuvenate the PT, which currently has one of the oldest average ages in the Chamber of Deputies.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

US wants ‘to colonize us again’ – Lula to Latin American leaders

Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticized US foreign policy in Latin America, suggesting it threatens a return to colonialism and questioning its democratic nature.

Mar 22 • 12:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without a meeting between Alcolumbre and Lula, Messias's hearing may be postponed until after the elections

The failure to schedule a meeting between President Lula and Senate President Alcolumbre could delay the voting on Jorge Messias's nomination to the Supreme Court until after the upcoming elections.

Mar 22 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes UN Security Council and calls for reforms: "They are the ones making the wars"

Brazilian President Lula da Silva criticizes the UN Security Council and advocates for reform, arguing that its permanent members contribute to global conflicts.

Mar 21 • 23:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula criticizes UN and says Security Council 'creates wars' instead of preventing them

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the UN Security Council for promoting conflicts instead of maintaining peace, particularly pointing to wars in the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 21:41 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Pemex could partner with Petrobras for exploration in the Gulf of Mexico: Lula discusses topic with Sheinbaum

Brazil's President Lula discussed a potential exploratory partnership between Brazil's Petrobras and Mexico's Pemex in the Gulf of Mexico with Mexican President Sheinbaum.

Mar 21 • 17:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lawyer linked to Lula criticizes Federal Police while defending Lulinha: 'They shoot the arrow and paint the target'

Marco Aurélio Carvalho, a lawyer connected to President Lula, criticizes the Federal Police's investigation into Lulinha, arguing it lacks validity and condemning leaks about the case.

Mar 21 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Can Lula intervene in the elections of Rio Grande do Sul? Understand the negotiations between PT and PDT for a single platform in the state

President Lula is exploring negotiations between his party, PT, and PDT to unify their campaigns for the upcoming elections in Rio Grande do Sul while prioritizing his re-election.

Mar 21 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula embarks for CELAC meeting, which seeks prominence amid Trump's movements in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazilian President Lula is heading to Colombia to participate in the CELAC summit, aiming to strengthen regional unity and address issues such as organized crime.

Mar 21 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Petrobras president announces reopening of biodiesel plant in Quixadá, Ceará

The president of Petrobras announced the planned reopening of the Quixadá biodiesel plant in Ceará, which has been closed since 2016.

Mar 21 • 00:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula says Brazil owns Petrobras and criticizes the privatization of BR amid rising oil prices

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva defended Petrobras's role and criticized the past privatization of BR Distribuidora as a barrier to controlling rising diesel prices in Brazil.

Mar 20 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

On a visit to MG, Lula announces billion-dollar investments from Petrobras in the state

President Lula announces a R$ 9 billion investment by Petrobras for refining plants in Minas Gerais over the next decade during his visit to the state.

Mar 20 • 16:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula meets with the mother of a victim of femicide dragged on Marginal Tietê and promises to evaluate stricter punishments for the crime

President Lula met with the mother of Tainara, a femicide victim, pledging to consider tougher laws against femicide in Brazil.

Mar 20 • 16:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wellington Dias will coordinate Lula's re-election campaign in 2026, says ministry

Minister Wellington Dias will oversee President Lula's re-election campaign for 2026, playing a strategic role according to the Ministry of Social Development.

Mar 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Vorcaro's Delação Creates a War of Versions and May Change the Course of the Election

Daniel Vorcaro's potential collaboration with investigators has sparked conflicting narratives from supporters of President Lula and former President Bolsonaro regarding the implications of his revelations.

Mar 20 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Haddad to contest his fifth election in 14 years; see voting history

Fernando Haddad announces his candidacy for the São Paulo governorship for the fifth time in 14 years, backed by President Lula.

Mar 20 • 03:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula says the vice-presidential position is open for Alckmin but does not rule him out for the Senate

President Lula stated that the vice-presidential spot for his re-election campaign is open to Geraldo Alckmin, who may also consider a Senate candidacy.

Mar 20 • 00:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula says Master is 'snake's egg' of Bolsonaro and Roberto Campos Neto, former president of the Central Bank

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the Master Bank issue as a product of the Bolsonaro administration and its former Central Bank president, Roberto Campos Neto.

Mar 20 • 00:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Iranian war alters Brazilian election and forces Lula to take action

The ongoing war in Iran is impacting Brazil's electoral landscape, compelling President Lula to implement emergency measures to mitigate rising fuel prices ahead of the elections.

Mar 19 • 23:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula pressures governors to eliminate ICMS on diesel to mitigate impact of the war

Brazilian President Lula da Silva urges governors to eliminate the ICMS tax on diesel to alleviate the economic impact from rising international oil prices.

Mar 19 • 18:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At an event in SP, Lula criticizes Tarcísio and says he does not like to receive mayors: 'they are few and poorly received by the state government'

President Lula criticizes Governor Tarcísio de Freitas for not adequately welcoming mayors from São Paulo during a public event.

Mar 19 • 18:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

TSE rejects PL's request to investigate Lula for samba school parade that honored him

The Brazilian Electoral Court rejected a request by the Liberal Party to investigate President Lula for being honored during a samba school parade, citing insufficient grounds to proceed.

Mar 19 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula confirms attendance at PT fundraising dinner

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed his attendance at a PT fundraising dinner scheduled for April 6 in Brasília.

Mar 19 • 17:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

At an event in São Paulo, Lula confirms Dario Durigan as Haddad's successor

Brazilian President Lula confirms Dario Durigan as the new head of the Ministry of Finance following Fernando Haddad's departure to run for governor of São Paulo.

Mar 19 • 16:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula confirms Dario Durigan as Minister of Finance: 'he is the one you will charge for many things'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that Dario Durigan will succeed Fernando Haddad as the new Minister of Finance.

Mar 19 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula opens platform for Haddad and says SP mayors are poorly received by Tarcísio

President Lula criticized the reception of São Paulo mayors by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas while announcing Fernando Haddad as a pre-candidate for the São Paulo government.

Mar 19 • 16:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula says he is 'sad' about the Central Bank's decision to reduce interest rates by 'only' 0.25 percentage points

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed disappointment with the Central Bank's decision to reduce interest rates by only 0.25 percentage points, advocating for a greater cut.

Mar 19 • 16:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula reinforces request to governors for reduction of ICMS on fuels

President Lula has reiterated his request to Brazilian governors to reduce the ICMS tax on fuels, highlighting the internal impacts of the Middle East war on fuel prices.

Mar 19 • 16:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula's government hopes for a technical decision from Confaz on the proposal to eliminate ICMS on imported diesel

President Lula's team is hoping for a favorable decision from Confaz regarding a proposal to eliminate the ICMS tax on imported diesel.

Mar 19 • 13:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

CPI Report on INSS Should Focus on Retirement Crimes, Without Indicting Lulinha

The Congressional CPI report on INSS fraud is set to highlight alleged crimes related to retirement scams and is expected not to indict Lulinha, the son of President Lula.

Mar 19 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police investigates whether money diverted from INSS helped pay for travels of President Lula's son

The Federal Police is investigating potential links between diverted INSS funds and travel expenses for Fábio Luís Lula da Silva, President Lula's son.

Mar 19 • 01:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump's Attacks Affect the World and Some People Take Advantage, Says Lula About Rising Fuel Prices

Brazil's President Lula criticizes Donald Trump's actions against Iran for causing global oil price increases.

Mar 19 • 00:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula says that fuel prices rose in Brazil because 'there are many people who like to take advantage of misfortune'

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attributed the rise in fuel prices in Brazil to opportunists taking advantage of global crises.

Mar 19 • 00:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Good Morning Acre this Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article covers various topics including a monetary policy meeting, ongoing investigations, election rules, football matches, and new regulations signed by President Lula.

Mar 18 • 21:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that a video shows delivery workers protesting against Lula's government; images show protest after the death of a motorcyclist in January

A video claimed to show delivery workers protesting against the government of President Lula, but it actually depicts a protest from January over the death of a motorcyclist.

Mar 18 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Government Launches ECA Digital to Enhance Protection for Children on the Internet

The Brazilian government, led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has introduced ECA Digital, a statute aimed at strengthening online protections for children and adolescents.

Mar 18 • 19:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula signs decrees regulating Digital ECA; see main points

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed three decrees to implement the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA) in Brazil, aimed at enhancing protections for minors online.

Mar 18 • 19:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Roberta Luchsinger 'panicked' with envelope for Lulinha due to fear of exposure, says defense

Roberta Luchsinger's defense claims she panicked upon learning about a Federal Police operation involving an envelope linked to Fábio Luís, son of Brazilian President Lula.

Mar 18 • 18:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government changes direction and instructs allies to launch an attack against Flávio Bolsonaro

The Brazilian federal government has directed its allies to adopt an offensive stance against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, a potential key rival of President Lula in the upcoming 2026 elections.

Mar 18 • 18:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

President of the INSS CPI calls for investigation into Lulinha's company in Spain

Senator Carlos Viana demands clarification on a company opened by Lulinha, son of President Lula, in Spain amidst an ongoing investigation into improper INSS benefit deductions.

Mar 18 • 15:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula calls on Federal Police against diesel price increases concerned about negative reflections in the election year

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has initiated investigations into alleged illegal practices in the diesel fuel sector amid rising prices and inflation concerns ahead of elections.

Mar 18 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast: what changes in the online protection of children and adolescents with the Digital Child and Adolescent Statute

The Digital Child and Adolescent Statute (ECA Digital) took effect in Brazil, regulating online services for those under 18, with an official signing delayed for further review by President Lula.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 2 Sul de Minas on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Governors in Brazil have rejected President Lula's request to lower ICMS taxes on fuels, arguing that such cuts wouldn’t benefit consumers directly.

Mar 17 • 22:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lulinha tells Mendonça he will return to Brazil to testify and defense no longer sees risk of imprisonment

Lulinha, son of Brazilian President Lula, has informed Minister André Mendonça that he is prepared to return to Brazil to provide testimony regarding alleged irregularities in INSS discounts, with his defense indicating that this should eliminate any risk of imprisonment.

Mar 17 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula receives Cristian Ribera, Paralympic athlete who won Brazil's first-ever medal at the Winter Games

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with Cristian Ribera, the Paralympic athlete who won the country's first-ever silver medal in cross-country skiing at the Winter Paralympics.

Mar 17 • 19:06 UTC

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