Brazil's VP to temporarily assume presidential duties

Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will temporarily assume the duties of president following the hospitalisation of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on December 10 morning due to a brain hemorrhage.

The vice president will represent Lula da Silva at a meeting with Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico in Brazil on December 10, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 79, has successfully undergone surgery to drain a bleed on his brain, following a fall at home in October. 

The surgery was performed at the Sirio Libanes Hospital in São Paulo after Lula was diagnosed with an intracranial hemorrhage, following a headache on December 9. A medical note released by the government on December 10 confirmed that the procedure was successful, and the president is in stable condition, currently being monitored in the intensive care unit. 

Lula's fall in late October initially resulted in a small brain hemorrhage and trauma to the back of his head, which required stitches. Tests conducted in early November indicated that his condition had stabilized, and he had continued with his duties. However, the recent developments led to the need for immediate surgery. 

Due to his medical condition, Lula was forced to cancel his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit in Kazan in early November. His medical team advised against long-haul flights during his recovery period.

By Naila Huseynova