Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva Cancels Trip To China Due To Pneumonia


Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia © Thomson Reuters  


Reuters: Brazil's Lula cancels trip to China due to pneumonia -press secretary 


BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled a high-profile trip to China due to medical reasons, and the March 27-31 visit will be rescheduled for a later date, his press secretary said on Saturday. 


The press secretary released a medical note stating that after a clinical evaluation, the 77-year-old Lula was diagnosed with bacterial and viral bronchopneumonia caused by influenza A, and treatment has been initiated. 


"Despite clinical improvement, the medical service of the Presidency of the Republic recommends postponing the trip to China until the viral transmission cycle ends," the note said. The Brazilian government has informed the Chinese authorities of the postponement and its intention to reschedule the visit. 


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Update #1: Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to China because of pneumonia (AP)  


Update #2: Brazil’s Lula postpones China trip after catching pneumonia (Al Jazeera)  


WNU Editor: This was an important trip .... for both China and Brazil. It is obvious that Brazilian President Lula is more sick than what they publicly acknowledging.






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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva attends a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia © Thomson Reuters  


Reuters: Brazil's Lula cancels trip to China due to pneumonia -press secretary 


BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled a high-profile trip to China due to medical reasons, and the March 27-31 visit will be rescheduled for a later date, his press secretary said on Saturday. 


The press secretary released a medical note stating that after a clinical evaluation, the 77-year-old Lula was diagnosed with bacterial and viral bronchopneumonia caused by influenza A, and treatment has been initiated. 


"Despite clinical improvement, the medical service of the Presidency of the Republic recommends postponing the trip to China until the viral transmission cycle ends," the note said. The Brazilian government has informed the Chinese authorities of the postponement and its intention to reschedule the visit. 


Read more ....  


Update #1: Brazil’s Lula cancels trip to China because of pneumonia (AP)  


Update #2: Brazil’s Lula postpones China trip after catching pneumonia (Al Jazeera)  


WNU Editor: This was an important trip .... for both China and Brazil. It is obvious that Brazilian President Lula is more sick than what they publicly acknowledging.


March 25, 2023 at 06:00PM

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