
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician who has served as President of Brazil since 2023. He previously served as president from 2003 to 2010. He is a founding member of the Workers' Party and was a prominent union leader during Brazil's military dictatorship. He was imprisoned for 580 days on corruption charges, which were later annulled.
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, popularly known as Lula, is a Brazilian politician who served as President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010 and was elected again in 2022. He is the seventh of eight children and was born in Caetés, Pernambuco, later moving to Santos, São Paulo. A prominent figure in the labor movement, Lula co-founded the Workers' Party (PT) and was imprisoned for 580 days on corruption charges that were later annulled.
Early Life
Lula was born in Caetés, Pernambuco, Brazil. At the age of seven, he moved with his family to Santos, São Paulo.
Career
Lula became a prominent labor leader, co-founding the Workers' Party (PT). He served as President of Brazil from 2003 to 2010. He was a key figure in the metalworkers' union movement. After being imprisoned on corruption charges that were later annulled, he was elected President of Brazil again in 2022.
Personal Life
Lula is the seventh of eight children born to his mother, Dona Lindu. He often speaks of his admiration for her.
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First name
Luiz
Middle name*
Inácio
Last name
Lula da Silva
Nickname
Lula
Birthdate
October 27, 1945
Age 79
Birth location
Caetés, Pernambuco, BR
Location
BR
Years active
2018 - present
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