Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, also known as Lula da Silva or simply Lula, is a Brazilian politician who is the 39th and current president of Brazil since 2023. A member of the Workers' Party, Lula was also the 35th president from 2003 to 2011. He also holds the presidency of the G20 since 2023.

Official portrait, 2023

Lula lost his left pinky in a work-related accident when he was a metalworker in 1974

Lula speaking at the plenary of the Chamber of Deputies, 1989

Lula climbs ramp leading to the Palácio do Planalto with Vice President José Alencar for the official ceremony marking the beginning of their second term, 2007.

President of Brazil

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The president of Brazil, officially the president of the Federative Republic of Brazil or simply the President of the Republic, is the head of state and head of government of Brazil. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the Brazilian Armed Forces.

President of Brazil

President Hermes da Fonseca waves to the crowd during Inauguration Day parade, 1910

Palácio do Planalto

Palácio da Alvorada