“Brazil doesn’t belong in anyone’s backyard,” Lula says in UN speech
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva once again defended countries’ sovereignty, specifically citing the situations in Latin America and Brazil, where, he stated, attempts have been made to exert foreign influence over national political processes. He said that the problems facing Latin America and the Caribbean stem from the region’s proximity to major powers. Notícias relacionadas:…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, defending his country's sovereignty and criticizing foreign interference in Latin American politics. He emphasized that the region's closeness to major powers has led to attempts to influence national political processes. Lula highlighted recent events in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Haiti, and Cuba as examples of such interference.
He called for regional integration and respect for self-determination, warning of a resurgence of practices that undermine democracy. The Brazilian leader also denounced the influence of disinformation networks and the dangers of fake news, particularly in areas like health and the environment. On public safety, Lula rejected foreign forces' involvement in combating organized crime and advocated for international cooperation in specific areas, such as arms trafficking and money laundering.
He stated that Brazil has proposed cooperation to combat money laundering and has been strengthening coordination among its states to fight criminal organizations.
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