Lula Says He Will Go to UN to Tell Trump to 'Stay Out' of Brazil's Elections
Lula says the tariffs are an attempt to sway Brazil’s election as he prepares to address Trump at the UN General Assembly.
- President Luiz Inacio Lula said Wednesday he will tell President Donald Trump "not to meddle in Brazil's elections" during next week's United Nations General Assembly in New York.
- Planning Minister Bruno Moretti announced on Thursday a 15% increase in Bolsa Familia cash transfers as President Luiz Inacio Lula seeks re-election against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in October.
- The measure increases the minimum monthly benefit to 691 reais, with Finance Minister Dario Durigan saying the 5.8 billion reais cost in 2026 fits within existing budget targets.
- Tensions with The United States escalated in 2025 after Washington implemented tariffs regarding the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, which Lula denounced as economic pressure on Brazil.
- While no specific bilateral meeting is planned, Brazilian foreign ministry official Carlos Bicalho Cozendey said the leaders "will probably cross paths at the Assembly" like they did last year.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said this Wednesday that he will go to the UN General Assembly to tell Donald Trump "not to get involved in Brazil's elections" in October, in which he will seek re-election.
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