In Brazil,President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said he spoke by telephone with the ousted leader, who,he said, urged his supporters pursue peaceful demonstrations.

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With that popularity comes opportunity, according to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio"Lula" da Silva.

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She said many of today's leaders in Latin America, like President "Lula" da Silva of Brazil or President Evo Morales of Bolivia, could never have been elected in previous decades.

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Brazil's new president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will be in Davos as well.

BBC: Economic gloom at Davos forum

Ms Noronha was a close aide to former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

BBC: Brazil dismisses officials over corruption allegations

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection chances may be threatened by more scandal.

NPR: Corruption Claims Cloud Brazil's Presidential Election