Lula Resilient After Serious Head Injury: A High-Stakes Recovery

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suffered a serious head injury after a fall, prompting the cancelation of his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit. Lula is expected to recover, with medical advice to avoid long flights. The incident caused a minor brain hemorrhage but he remains active in government affairs.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's recent domestic accident left him with a significant head injury, which doctors consider serious. Official opinions on the injury's severity will be finalized within days, per information disclosed in a phone call aired online by an ally on Monday.

The unexpected injury forced Lula to put off a planned trip to Russia for a BRICS summit in Kazan, following medical counsel to steer clear of long-distance air travel. Despite the severity, the injury did not impact any particularly critical areas, Lula assured ally Luiz Caetano during their conversation.

Luiz Caetano, a mayoral candidate in Camacari, shared clips of the phone chat on his social media, marking the first time Lula spoke publicly about the incident. Though unaware of the video's potential release, Lula continues to engage actively with governmental operations and international protocols while recuperating.

(With inputs from agencies.)