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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Politician · born October 24, 1945

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known mononymously as Lula, is a Brazilian politician, trade unionist and former metalworker who has served as president of Brazil since 2023 and from 2003 to 2011. He is a member of the Workers' Party.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~58Became robber2003
  2. ~61Received the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding2006
  3. ~66Received the World Food Prize2011

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