Thanks to everybody who attended the Christmas get-together at Tche Bar in Intermares, everyone seemed to have enjoyed themselves. We will add the pictures from this event to the next newsletter.
President Lula
Brazil’s outgoing President Lula da Silva said he might run for president again some day, Folha de S. Paulo newspaper reported, a revelation that could weaken his chosen successor.
Lula da Silva, who will leave office on Jan. 1 with a popularity rating over 80% thanks to Brazil’s economic boom, was forbidden by Brazil’s Constitution from running for a third consecutive presidential term this year.
Asked in a TV interview if he might run for president again in the future, Lula da Silva replied: “I can’t say no, because I’m still alive. I’m honorary president of a party, I’m a born politician, I have built extraordinary political relationships.”
Though Lula da Silva, 65, has never ruled out running again, it was his most explicit statement to date that he could be a candidate again in 2014 or later.
Seemingly aware his statements would cause a stir, Lula da Silva told the interviewer: ”I’m a little afraid that tomorrow somebody will see your interview and say that Lula said he could be a candidate (again).“ (more…)
