'Brazil doesn't fit in anyone's backyard,' Lula says at the UN
President defends sovereignty, rejects external interference in elections, calls for cooperation against organized crime, and criticizes the Security Council
TL;DR
- President Lula emphasized Brazilian sovereignty, stating 'Brazil does not fit in anyone's backyard.'
- He rejected external interference in Brazil's upcoming elections, vowing to protect the popular vote.
- Lula called for international cooperation to combat organized crime, specifically criticizing the flow of weapons and money.
- He criticized the betting industry as harmful and vowed to protect Pix, a public payment infrastructure, from privatization.
- Lula expressed indignation at the UN's perceived failure to prevent wars, criticizing the Security Council and the veto power.
- He highlighted the increase in armed conflicts since World War II and demanded a meeting of Security Council leaders.