Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that social media company Meta's decision to scrap its fact-checking program in the U.S. was "extremely serious," and that he would discuss the matter in a meeting with government officials.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has marked the second anniversary of an attack on government buildings with a celebration in the plaza where the violence took place. On Wednesday, Lula — who underwent surgery last month to treat bleeding in his brain — appeared in the Three Powers Plaza in the capital Brasilia to denounce the riots of January 8,

The operation was successful, and the 79-year-old Lula is "well" and being monitored in the intensive care unit, the note said.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has raised concerns over Meta's decision to end its fact-checking program in the U.S. Lula plans to discuss the issue with government officials, stressing the need for tech firms to follow local laws to prevent irresponsible digital communication.

Brazilian authorities are gathering in capital Brasilia to mark the second anniversary of an alleged coup attempt by supporters of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva decided to replace his presidential spokesperson Paulo Pimenta in favor for Sidonio Palmeira, a former advisor who worked with Lula during his successful 2022 presidential campaign.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday hailed the triumph of democracy as he oversaw the return of restored artworks two years after they were damaged during an assault on the national seats of power by his predecessor's supporters.

Brazil's real currency is forecast to trade slightly stronger, at around 6 per U.S. dollar at the end of 2025 following a punishing year of losses, a Reuters poll of foreign exchange analysts showed.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva oversaw the return on Tuesday of iconic restored artworks two years after they were damaged during an assault on the national seats of power by his predecessor's supporters.

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Tuesday that the country's economic growth likely hit 3.6% in 2024, while the primary deficit for the year is expected to have reached 0.1% of gross domestic product (GDP).

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's health continues to improve after two emergency surgeries earlier this month to treat and prevent bleeding in his head, his medical team said in a statement on Tuesday.

Brazil commemorated the second anniversary of an attempted coup by Jair Bolsonaro's supporters. President Lula held a ceremony in Brasilia with national leaders, emphasizing democracy's resilience. The event occurred amidst ongoing legal challenges against Bolsonaro.