Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

At-a-Glance

First Head of State to receive the Global Statesman Award from the World Economic Forum for his work in combating poverty.
Serves as the President of Brazil, elected for a third term with the highest number of votes in the country's history.
Co-founder and honorary president of the Partido dos Trabalhadores, the largest party in Latin America.
Recognized as a World Champion in the Fight Against Hunger by the UN (2010).
Recipient of the World Food Prize for efforts in combating hunger in Brazil.
Honorary president of the Instituto Lula.
Holds numerous Doctor Honoris Causa degrees from institutions including Sciences Po (France) and various Brazilian and Argentinian universities.

Biography

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is the current President of Brazil, marking his third term in office and achieving the highest number of votes in the nation's history. Born in Pernambuco, he was raised within the Metalworkers' Union of ABC.

He is a co-founder and honorary president of the Partido dos Trabalhadores, recognized as the largest political party in Latin America. He also serves as the honorary president of the Instituto Lula.