Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sustained a minor brain hemorrhage after a fall and will not attend the BRICS summit in Russia. Doctors say Lula suffered 'great' trauma to his head and a slight brain bleed but is otherwise fit for duty. He will participate in the summit via videoconference as a precaution.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil ’s president, sustained a minor brain haemorrhage in a fall and will not travel to Russia for the Brics summit, officials said.Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil ’s president, sustained a minor brain haemorrhage in a fall and will not travel to Russia for the Brics summit, officials said.
“It’s a condition that will require repeat tests throughout the week. Any brain haemorrhage, theoretically, can worsen in the following days, so observation is important,” Kalil said, adding that Lula was doing well and could engage in normal activities. The report said Lula “was advised to avoid long-distance air travel but is otherwise able to carry out his regular duties”.
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