Lula’s UN Address Points to Two Starkly Different Visions of Brazilian Nationalism Ahead of Crucial Election
Brazil is pressing for a larger Security Council and broader multilateral cooperation as Lula opens the annual UN debate.
- On Tuesday, Brazilian President Luiz addresses the United Nations General Assembly opening debate, outlining Brazil's position on multilateralism, national sovereignty, and Security Council reform.
- Brazil argues the current Security Council structure fails to reflect contemporary global realities, seeking expanded representation for regions including Africa and Latin America.
- Part of a group with Germany, India, and Japan, Brazil supports permanent representation for the four countries in a reformed Security Council, while also participating in Palestine discussions.
- Lula's schedule includes meetings with Secretary-General Ant, Uruguayan President Yamand, Senator Bernie Sanders, and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, with Brazil showcasing its Global Alliance Against Hunger on Wednesday.
- This marks Lula's 10th appearance at the United Nations General Assembly as Brazil's president, with UN reform remaining a key focus of the country's ongoing diplomatic push.
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In his address to the General Assembly of the United Nations, Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the “inaction” of the UN Security Council, referring to the conflict in the Middle East and the consequences of the closure of the Strait of Ormuz. Lula also spoke about international cooperation and the energy transition. Relive the full speech here.
Brazilian President Lula told the UN General Assembly: "On October 4, millions of Brazilians will go to the polls to shape their future." The post Lula to the UN: We are all hostages of the Security Council's inaction appeared first on in.gr.
Lula da Silva promised at the UN to prevent foreign interference in Brazil's elections and criticized the Security Council's inaction.
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Lula’s UN address points to two starkly different visions of Brazilian nationalism ahead of crucial election
President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Chip Somodevilla/Getty ImagesWhen Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22, 2026, the Brazilian president posed a question to both an international and domestic audience: Who is to decide Brazil’s future? It is an unusually pressing question this year. Voters in Latin America’s largest na…
The President of Brazil denounces the failure of the international body and the crisis of multilateralism in the 81st General Assembly.
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