Brazil's first lady Rosangela da Silva - in pictures

  • Rosangela 'Janja' da Silva, 56, Brazil's first lady, brings a touch of style to the many causes she supports. Here, she is at her husband's swearing-in ceremony in January in a pearl trouser-suit. Reuters
    Rosangela 'Janja' da Silva, 56, Brazil's first lady, brings a touch of style to the many causes she supports. Here, she is at her husband's swearing-in ceremony in January in a pearl trouser-suit. Reuters
  • Janja at a rally in Sao Paulo, wearing a pink coat over jeans and cheeky T-shirt. Reuters
    Janja at a rally in Sao Paulo, wearing a pink coat over jeans and cheeky T-shirt. Reuters
  • A matching look from Mr and Mrs da Silva at an event in Sao Paulo. Reuters
    A matching look from Mr and Mrs da Silva at an event in Sao Paulo. Reuters
  • Brazil's first lady, like many presidential spouses, turns heads and make statements with her fashion choices. Reuters
    Brazil's first lady, like many presidential spouses, turns heads and make statements with her fashion choices. Reuters
  • The sociologist by profession attends a meeting in Brasilia. Reuters
    The sociologist by profession attends a meeting in Brasilia. Reuters
  • For her wedding to Lula da Silva last year, Janja walked down the aisle in a flowing white dress. AFP
    For her wedding to Lula da Silva last year, Janja walked down the aisle in a flowing white dress. AFP
  • In January, Janja, third from left, made a bold inauguration day statement and upset conservative commentators by wearing trousers. AFP
    In January, Janja, third from left, made a bold inauguration day statement and upset conservative commentators by wearing trousers. AFP
  • Janja with Brazilian Culture Minister Margareth Menezes. AFP
    Janja with Brazilian Culture Minister Margareth Menezes. AFP