Initially, Lula postponed the trip to Sunday (26), but no more date was set for the visit to Beijing.
Lula canceled the trip to China that would make this Sunday (26) because of bronchopneumonia.
The disease diagnosis was announced on Friday (24), but until then, the trip would be maintained.
This time, in a note released this Saturday, the journalist said the decision was made following medical guidelines.
Read the complete statement:
“Due to medical guidance President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva postponed his trip to China. The postponement has already been communicated to the Chinese authorities with the reiteration of the desire to schedule the visit on a new date.”
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was admitted to the Sirio-Libanês Hospital – Brasilia unit on 3/23/2023 with flu-like symptoms.
After clinical evaluation, he was diagnosed with bacterial and viral bronchopneumonia by influenza A, and treatment was initiated.
After reevaluation today, and despite the clinical improvement, the medical service of the Presidency recommends postponing the trip to China until the viral transmission cycle is over. – Dr. Ana”
Due to medical advice, president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva postponed his trip to China. The postponement has already been communicated to the Chinese authorities with the reiteration of the desire to reschedule the visit. #EquipeLula
– Lula (@LulaOficial) March 25, 2023
Lula would go to Beijing accompanied by more than 30 politicians and 300 business people, mainly from the country’s agricultural area. Part of this group has already arrived in the Chinese capital but must return because of the cancellation. The brothers Joesley Batista and Wesley Batista, of JBS, convicted for corruption, were among the business people.
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