February 20th, 2006, 08:22 AM
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Bono fights poverty with Brazilian president
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Campaigning rocker BONO met with Brazilian President LUIZ INACIO LULA da SILVA yesterday (19FEB06), to discuss making poverty history.
The singer flew to the capital Brasilia for a meeting with 'Lula' and Culture minister GILBERTO GIL, ahead of U2's concerts in Sao Paolo tonight and tomorrow (20+21FEB06).
The WITH OR WITHOUT YOU rocker is hopeful their shared passion for fighting poverty will change the world.
Bono said after arriving in the city, "It is a dream to be here because Lula is fighting against poverty not only here but also in Africa. I feel very enthusiastic about it."
U2's first gig in Brazil comes just 48 hours after THE ROLLING STONES brought Rio de Janeiro to a standstill on Saturday night (18FEB06) with a free gig for two million fans on Copacabana beach.
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