Former President Lula was diagnosed with cancer over the weekend . He underwent surgery on Monday and is expected to make a full recovery in time for his inauguration next month. Lula , known for the social programs he implemented at the same time that Brazil 's economy soared , was Brazil 's most popular president in recent history . He made a video thanking people for their support .
Former President Lula was diagnosed with cancer over the weekend . He underwent surgery on Monday and is expected to make a full recovery in time for his inauguration next month. He made a video thanking people for their support .