Politics · Brazil · 3 hrs ago
Lula has daily speech therapy after losing his voice
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva lost his voice after an intense re-election campaign and victory celebrations.
He is having daily speech therapy sessions at the Alvorada Palace, each lasting at least an hour with a specialist.
Lula is 81 and usually exercises before his morning sessions.
The therapy is expected to continue over the holiday break, which he is expected to spend at Granja do Torto.
Lula was diagnosed with laryngeal cancer in 2011 and recovered after surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.
The past illness left a throat injury that worsens his hoarseness after long stretches of speeches, such as during the campaign.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is receiving daily speech therapy after losing his voice.
The sessions take place at the Alvorada Palace and last at least one hour.
The article says his voice loss followed an intense election campaign and victory celebrations.
Lula is 81 and has a history of laryngeal cancer diagnosed in 2011.
- Who
- President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- What
- He is having daily speech therapy after losing his voice.
- When
- Daily; the article was published on October 30, 2026.
- Where
- At the Alvorada Palace.
- Why
- The article links his voice loss to the intense campaign and victory celebrations, and says long stretches of speeches worsen his hoarseness.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Lula lost his voice.
Lula attends speech therapy sessions lasting at least one hour.
- Age
- 81
- Therapy location
- Alvorada Palace
- Session length
- At least one hour
- Cancer diagnosis
- Laryngeal cancer, diagnosed in 2011
- Published
- October 30, 2026