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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
MediaBias News has published 6 stories involving Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, from August 2026 to August 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Politics · Middle EastErdoğan and Lula Discuss Bilateral Ties and Global Issues
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations, regional and global issues, and cooperation in the defence sector. Both leaders expressed regret over ongoing conflicts and emphasised dialogue for peace.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Politics · Latin AmericaPetrobras finds oil off Brazil’s Amapá coast as Lula calls it a passport to the future
Petrobras detected hydrocarbons during exploratory drilling 180 kilometres off Amapá state, with preliminary estimates suggesting up to 10 billion barrels of oil. President Lula hailed the find as a "passport to Brazil’s future", while environmental groups sued to halt exploration over spill risks and inadequate consultation.
Latin America5 min readTrust 76 · Craft 95 · Hype 15![Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a presidential reelection campaign rally in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, Sunday, August 16, 2026 [Andre Penner/AP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ap_6a8211dd06218-1786909149.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · Latin AmericaLula and Flávio Bolsonaro launch Brazil election campaigns in rival rallies
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro launched their presidential campaigns on Sunday in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, respectively, addressing thousands of supporters. Both candidates emphasised policies on gender violence, as women make up 53% of the electorate, while trading accusations over foreign interference and economic priorities.
Latin America5 min readTrust 96 · Craft 95 · Hype 12![Brazilian President Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva speaks at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, on August 5, 2026 [Andre Borges/EPA]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/epa_6a7fa091bc08-1786749073.jpg?resize=1920%2C1440)
Politics · Latin AmericaLula Leads Bolsonaro by Three Points in Brazil Poll Ahead of October Election
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva holds a three-point lead over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a simulated runoff, according to a Quaest poll released on 14 August. The margin falls within the survey’s two-point error range, making the race a statistical tie. Both candidates face rejection rates above 50%.
Latin America5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Business & Economy · Latin AmericaBrazil opens process for US trade retaliation over new tariffs
Brazil has begun a formal process to impose retaliatory measures against the US after Washington imposed 25% tariffs on some Brazilian goods, alleging unfair trade practices. President Lula da Silva invoked Brazil’s Reciprocity Law, which allows actions beyond tariffs, including curbs on US audiovisual companies and patent suspensions.
Latin America4 min readTrust 82 · Craft 68 · Hype 20
Politics · Latin AmericaUS revokes Brazil ambassador’s visa after Lula government blocks American diplomats
The Trump administration revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the US on 4 August 2026, citing Brazil’s refusal to grant visas to two American diplomats and its delay in approving Trump’s nominee for ambassador to Brasilia. The State Department said the decision could be reversed if Brazil accepts the nominee.
Latin America4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 95 · Hype 15