Brazil's Lula Cancels Russia Trip Due to Head Injury
The Brazilian president will attend the BRICS summit virtually after a fall caused a minor brain hemorrhage.
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva suffered a fall at home, leading to a head injury and minor brain hemorrhage.
- Lula was advised by doctors to avoid long-haul flights, resulting in the cancellation of his trip to the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
- The 78-year-old president will participate in the summit via videoconference from Brasília.
- Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira will lead the country's delegation at the summit in Lula's absence.
- Lula's condition is being monitored, and he is expected to continue his regular duties while recovering.