Look, my friend. I don't speak the language here, I've got … - Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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Look, my friend. I don't speak the language here, I've got no money, the food stinks, there's no rice, no beans. I'd rather be arrested in Brazil than stay in this dump of a country.

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

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About Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (born October 27, 1945) is a Brazilian politician and former trade union leader currently serving as the 39th President of Brazil since 1 January 2023. He previously served as the 35th President of Brazil from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2010. The Brazilian Supreme Court in 2021 overturned Lula's convictions for corruption because he had not received a fair trial.

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Alternative Names: Luiz Inácio • Lula da Silva • Lula • Luiz Inácio da Silva • Luiz Inácio "Lula" da Silva • Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva • Luiz Inacio da Silva • Luis Inacio Lula da Silva

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