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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.
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