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SAO PAULO -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has strived since rioters stormed Brazil's top government buildings in January to dispute the outcome of the presidential election to ensure that military leaders defend South America's largest democracy and stay out of politics.
SAO PAULO (AP) -- When rioters stormed Brazil's top government buildings in January to dispute the outcome of the presidential election, many soldiers stood by as far-right protesters broke windows, defecated in offices and destroyed valuable art.
Brazil’s economy contracted last quarter for the first time in over a year, government data showed, a downturn expected to complicate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s first year in office.
Brazil's economy contracted last quarter for the first time in over a year, government data showed Thursday, in a downturn expected to complicate President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's first year in office.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva promised to bring prosperity back — “barbecue and beer” for all — if he returned to Brazil’s top job. Two months into his presidency, the economy he inherited is cutting his honeymoon short.