President gets angry because of the translation headset and the interpreter’s low tone of voice: “Speak louder, man”
The president (PT) was irritated with the translator responsible for accompanying him while he spoke at the G20 summit, in Johannesburg, South Africa, this Sunday (Nov 23, 2025). After criticizing the headset used to listen to the translation, the PT member complained about the interpreter’s low tone of voice: “Just whispering in my ear to Janja”.
Lula also said that the professional should approach the journalist who asked the question to make the work easier: “You’re translating just for you. Be loud, man.”
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After the confusion, the translator reproduced the reporter’s speech from English to Portuguese into the microphone. The question asked was about the and its consequences for the next meetings.
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The , or Group of 20, is an international forum that brings together the world’s main economies. It includes developed and emerging countries, with the aim of discussing global economic policies, financial stability and international challenges such as climate change and trade.
The importance of the G20 lies in its ability to influence the world economy, as its members represent around 90% of global GDP and 2/3 of the planet’s population. The group reflects changes in the global balance of power, being the platform where countries such as China, India, Brazil and South Africa achieve more influence on global decisions.
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