He lifted millions of Brazilians out of poverty, and earned rock-star status during eight years at the helm of Latin Americas most stunning success story. But as the clock struck midnight on New Years eve, Brazil's iconic president, Lula, became private citizen Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. His successor and former chief of staff, Dilma Roussef, now has a very tough political act to follow.
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has decided not to buy new French Rafale fighter planes before leaving office, explaining that the elevated cost of the new air force fleet would have to be considered by his successor.
Dilma Rousseff was not exactly a household name a few months ago but she confirmed her meteoric rise on Sunday by winning Brazil's presidential election.
Workers' Party candidate Dilma Rousseff is widely tipped to become Brazil's first woman president on Sunday as voters elect a successor to popular President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Candidates in Brazil's presidential run-off held rallies in the southern swing-state of Minas Gerais on the last day of campaigning, with polls tipping Workers' Party candidate Dilma Rousseff to become the country's first woman president.
The World This Week looks back at the top stories over the past seven days.
Laura Baines and guests discuss Obama’s chances in the midterms, Brazil’s post Lula future, African elections in the light of polls in Ivory Coast and Guinea and the threat to France from Al Qaeda following the first direct threat from Osama bin Laden.
Laura Baines and guests discuss Obama’s chances in the midterms, Brazil’s post Lula future, African elections in the light of polls in Ivory Coast and Guinea and the threat to France from Al Qaeda following the first direct threat from Osama bin Laden.
Light For All! That was President Lula’s promise - a programme designed to bring electricity to the millions of Brazilians who don’t have any. In Amazonia, on the shores of Lake Cunia, we followed the work of the "Light For All" team.
A new poll released Friday shows ruling party candidate Dilma Rousseff (pictured) has extended her lead over opposition challenger Jose Serra to 10 points ahead of an Oct. 31 run-off. Rousseff fell just short of an outright win in the first round.
After she charmed nearly 20 percent of voters in Brazil's presidential election, Green Party candidate Marina Silva’s endorsement for the second round is worth gold.
