Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Two Brazilian states, Goias and Minas Gerais, known for their abundant reserves of rare earths and lithium, are on the verge of finalizing critical minerals cooperation agreements with the U.S. Ronaldo Caiado, the governor of Goias, signed a preliminary agreement on Wednesday to...

The U.S. has lifted sanctions on a Brazilian Supreme Court justice previously targeted by President Donald Trump's administration. This development underscores a rapid diplomatic reset with Brazil as trade tensions ease and relations with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva improve. US Drops...

President Donald Trump eliminated tariffs on certain Brazilian exports in a move aimed at tackling soaring grocery prices, amid progress on trade negotiations with the South American nation. Negotiations Are ‘Ongoing’ In a new executive order issued on Thursday, Trump modified the...

President Donald Trump spoke with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday, the first significant conversation since the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports. Trump-Lula Discuss Trade, Possible In-Person Meeting The two leaders held a 30-minute video call, discussed meeting...

On Tuesday, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced that his administration has finalized a proposal to regulate social media platforms, signaling a major step in the country's efforts to oversee online speech — a move coming almost a year after Elon Musk's X, formerly Twitter, was...

Economist Justin Wolfers is once again attacking President Donald Trump, this time over the latter’s 50% tariffs on imports from Brazil. What Happened: On Sunday, in a post on X, Wolfers questioned the rationale behind the latest U.S. tariffs imposed on the South American nation, calling it...

Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, issued a warning Thursday about potential retaliatory tariffs if the U.S. proceeds with its planned 50% tax on Brazilian imports from Aug. 1. What Happened: Lula stated via his official X handle that Brazil would take the necessary measures to...

Tensions are flaring between the United States and Brazil following President Donald Trump’s threats of sweeping 50% tariffs on imports from the South American nation. What Happened: On Wednesday, Trump wrote a letter telling Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that the trial of...

Brazil’s currency, the real, has continued its plunge as investors grow skeptical of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva‘s budgetary plans. The real, the worst-performing currency over the past four market sessions, has fallen over 3% against the US dollar in the past week. Its plunge...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has threatened to seize Brazilian government assets unless property belonging to his companies X, formerly Twitter and SpaceX is returned. What Happened: On Monday, Musk took to X, and threatened to seize Brazilian government assets in a reciprocal move...

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said that Brazil should set a global example of how to handle Elon Musk, following the Supreme Court of Brazil confirming a ban on the tech entrepreneur’s social media platform X. The decision reportedly came after the platform was accused of spreading hate...

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, on Tuesday, said he would not visit Russia or Ukraine amid the ongoing war. What Happened: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he remained committed to a peaceful resolution to the conflict that has killed thousands of civilians and displaced millions,...

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Argentine leader Alberto Fernandez have reportedly said the two countries aim for greater economic integration that includes the development of a common currency. "We intend to overcome the barriers to our exchanges,...

Brazilian authorities are wasting no time carrying out recently-inaugurated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s vow to rein in security forces and collaborators accused of playing a role in the Jan. 8 attack on the Presidential Palace, Congress and...

Brazil's Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court were overrun on Sunday by supporters of the country’s former President Jair Bolsonaro. What Happened: Thousands of people stormed the government buildings in the capital Brasília, according to Reuters. Broadcasts of the...