President of Brazil will make the traditional opening speech of the leader debate on Tuesday (23)
President Luiz Inácio da Silva (PT) embarks to New York this Sunday (21) to participate in the United Nations General Assembly (). The trip occurs in a moment of diplomatic friction between and, especially after the imposition of 50% surcharge on Brazilian products by US President ,.
On Tuesday (23), Lula will make the traditional opening speech of the leaders’ debate. It is usual that the Brazilian representative is the first to speak at the event, followed by the leader of. This protocol raises the possibility of a brief meeting between the two presidents in the UN headquarters.
The relationship between the two countries became even more tense after the Trump government imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian products. The measure, which reached various sectors of the economy, was seen as an attempt to press OA not to judge the former president. Bolsonaro was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison by the (STF) for attempted coup.
In response, the US government promised new sanctions against Brazil. In recent months, Brazilian authorities, including President Lula, have criticized tariff policy and attempt at interference with national sovereignty. On the other hand, Trump and his team have accused Brazil of politically pursuing Bolsonaro.
