Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has announced his intention to run for reelection next year, seeking a fourth nonconsecutive term.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received a warm surprise at the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits gala dinner when leaders broke into song to celebrate his 80th birthday.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim hosts Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Kuala Lumpur ahead of ASEAN summit - Anadolu Ajansı

Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is riding high as the most popular major president in South America thanks to a boost from Donald Trump and support for his efforts to fight inequality with higher taxes on the rich.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto invited Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to celebrate their birthdays together at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Thursday evening, October 23, 2025. Both leaders have October birthdays, with Prabowo on October 17 and Lula da Silva on October 27.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hosts Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Jakarta - Anadolu Ajansı

President Trump touted his trade policy during a speech in South Korea ahead of a meeting with President Lee Jae Myung as part of his trip to Asia. Trump is also preparing for a high stakes conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping tomorrow.

In addition to economic cooperation, Prabowo stated that Indonesia and Brazil agreed to enhance cooperation in technology and agriculture.