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