In an interview with “The Washington Post”, the president stated that democratic leaders need to deliver concrete results
The president (PT), in an interview with the North American newspaper The Washington Post, published this Sunday (May 17, 2026), that democratic leaders need to present concrete results to contain the expansion of anti-system movements.
According to the Chief Executive, criticism of traditional institutions has attracted popular support globally because of democracy’s failure to meet the population’s basic needs.
Lula said that it is not up to him to ask the president of the United States, (Republican Party), to change his perception of the former president (PL). The president stated that the American’s political preference is a personal matter and that he does not need to demonstrate superiority over Bolsonaro, as Trump is already aware of this.
He declared that maintaining one is fundamental for Brazil, even without political alignment between administrations.
After you with Trump in early May, Lula declared that he respects the North American president for having been democratically elected. Trump, defined the PT member as a “good man”. The 2 leaders had their first brief meeting at the General Assembly of the United Nations, in September 2025, a few days after the .
The head of the Brazilian Executive has defended that political opponents must have the capacity to dialogue. In the interview, Lula stated that he maintains differences with Trump on international issues, such as opposition to the war in Iran, rejection of interventions in Venezuela and condemnation of attacks in Palestine.
He said that ideological disagreements do not interfere with institutional coexistence between the 2 heads of state and declared that he expects respectful treatment from Washington towards Brazil.
