Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he was drinking tea and speaking slowly to protect his voice as he dealt with hoarseness during a livestream from Turkey. (Foto: Instagram)
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Thursday, Nov. 12, that he is taking steps to protect his voice as he deals with hoarseness that has lasted about 15 days. He began treatment after the elections in which he was reelected to a fourth term.
Speaking during a livestream from Turkey, where he was attending the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), Lula said he has been drinking tea and speaking slowly to avoid straining his voice.
“I just wanted you to understand my hoarseness. It has been going on for 15 days. I’m drinking more tea than I ever have in my life, and the hoarseness is taking a while to go away,” he said. Lula added that he planned to speak slowly so he would not further tire his voice.
He said he still had a meeting with civil society, a trip to the Philippines and many speeches ahead. Federal Deputy André Janones, who organizes the president’s livestreams, also took part in the broadcast.
