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Lula Undergoes Cataract Surgery, Promises Transparency During Recovery

1/30/2026

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil, underwent left-eye cataract surgery on January 30, 2026, in Brasília.
The procedure lasted about 30 minutes, and he was discharged the same day.
Lula, 80, had exams on January 29, 2026, and is expected to regain vision within 48 hours, with the presidency pledging transparency and him working from Granja do Torto during recovery.

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the President of Brazil, underwent left-eye cataract surgery on January 30, 2026, in Brasília.
The procedure lasted about 30 minutes, and he was discharged the same day.
Lula, 80, had exams on January 29, 2026, and is expected to regain vision within 48 hours, with the presidency pledging transparency and him working from Granja do Torto during recovery.