Lula and Trump: Brazil’s President Seeks UN Talks, Warns ‘Don’t Meddle’
Lula says he is open to meeting Trump around the UN General Assembly in September, but warns Washington not to meddle in Brazil's October election. The post Lula and Trump: Brazil’s President Seeks UN Talks, Warns ‘Don’t Meddle’ appeared first on The Rio Times .
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to travel to New York in September to attend the UN General Assembly. During his visit, he is open to talks with former US President Donald Trump, but warns Washington against meddling in Brazil's affairs, especially its upcoming presidential election in October 2026. Lula made this clear in two Brazilian podcasts on August 14, 2026, stating, "Don’t meddle in Brazil’s business, and above all in the election."
The tension between the two leaders began in 2025 when the US imposed tariffs on Brazilian exports, which President Trump linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro's legal troubles. Despite the friction, the two leaders maintain communication and could meet at the UN General Assembly, where Lula is expected to address the debate during his campaign.
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