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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, commonly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician and former union leader who served as the President of Brazil.
Notable Quotes
"Revoking the decree is more than a political decision. It confirms that the struggle of Indigenous peoples and the communities that resisted was never in vain."View Story →
"I have mobilised the wider government to support those in the region and said my focus was on providing humanitarian assistance and supporting reconstruction efforts."View Story →
"security forces are working on the rescue and providing immediate assistance to the population affected by the rain."View Story →
"Our focus is to guarantee humanitarian assistance, the restoration of basic services, aid to displaced people, and support for reconstruction."View Story →
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