Lula chairs the closing meeting of the G20 and has lunch with Joe Biden this Tuesday

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Brazil leads the last summit debate, focused on sustainable development, and passes the rotating presidency to South Africa; PT member will also have meetings with Narendra Modi, Shigeru Ishiba and Keir Starmer

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Led by Brazil, G20 released yesterday the final declaration with taxation of the super-rich and appeal for world peace

The president (PT) ends this Tuesday (19) his participation in the Leaders’ Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro under the Brazilian presidency. The PT member will lead the third debate session, focused on sustainable development, and the closing ceremony, marking the transfer of the group’s rotating presidency to South Africa. The president’s agenda includes meetings with leaders such as (India), Shigeru Ishiba ( Japan), (United Kingdom) and a lunch with (United States). Furthermore, Lula, alongside Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization (WHO), will announce the results of new investments in health.

During the debates, the president of Brazil highlighted the devastating effects of global inequalities and criticized the failure of what he called “neoliberal globalization”. According to him, economic disparities fuel hatred, extremism and threats to democracy. To face them, he defended a 2% tax on assets, which, according to his estimates, would generate US$250 billion annually for social and environmental initiatives.

Lula also condemned invasions such as Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip, in addition to criticizing unilateral sanctions imposed by major powers, such as the United States and Russia. However, he avoided harsh criticism of Moscow in order to enable the approval of the G20 Leaders’ Declaration. The document had consensus among countries — despite reservations from Javier Milei’s Argentina —, with emphasis on humanitarian crises such as those in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The event also reignited discussions about global governance reform. Lula and UN Secretary-General António Guterres defended the modernization of the Security Council, criticizing the current model with only five countries holding veto power.

Fighting hunger as a priority

One of Brazil’s main initiatives at the G20 was the creation of the Global Alliance against Hunger and Poverty, which has the membership of more than 80 countries. The proposal seeks to address the global challenge that affects more than 730 million people, according to the UN. At the last minute, Argentina gave its approval to the initiative proposed by the Lula government.

Trade relations and Mercosur-EU

Another highlight was the progress in negotiations on the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, according to the Brazilian government. The Minister of Agriculture, Carlos Fávaro, stated that there has never been so close to its formalization, despite French resistance. The agreement is seen as crucial to strengthening trade ties, although it faces environmental and economic challenges. However, French President Emmanuel Macron categorically states that he will not sign the agreement.

Published by Felipe Dantas

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