Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that recent “unilateral attacks” on his country’s institutions and economy were intolerable, delivering a pointed criticism of U.S. foreign policy.
His remarks echoed his long-standing reproach of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has imposed tariffs, visa bans and financial sanctions in response to the conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for attempting to stage a coup after losing the 2022 election.
“Assaults on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions and unilateral interventions are becoming the norm,” Lula said, without mentioning Trump by name. “There is no justification for unilateral and arbitrary measures against our institutions and our economy.”
On Monday, Washington imposed sanctions on the wife of the judge who oversaw Bolsonaro’s Supreme Court trial, which Trump dismissed as a “witch hunt,” and revoked the visas of six senior Brazilian officials.
Previously, the Trump administration had sanctioned Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes under the Magnitsky Act and introduced a 50% tariff on U.S. imports of many Brazilian products.
Lula also defended the investigation and due process that led to Bolsonaro’s conviction, which resulted in a 27-year prison sentence for his attempted coup to remain in power.
“He was afforded full rights to a defence,” Lula said. “Before the eyes of the world, Brazil sent a clear message to all aspiring autocrats and their allies: our democracy and sovereignty are not up for negotiation.”
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by a drone attack, with Riyadh and Baghdad sayin...
Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces struck two cargo vessels overnight in the Ukrainian Black Sea port o...
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “love” to see British-run Northern Ireland unify...
Overnight Iranian strikes on an air base in Jordan damaged multiple U.S. aircraft and left one without a wing, American media reported. Meanwhile, explosions were heard across parts of southern Iran according to local media reports.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the weekend BRICS summit, amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, joining a host of foreign dignitaries.
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian oil refinery in Siberia and a seaport in Dagestan in the past 24 hours, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. He will meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday to discuss air defences for Ukraine over winter.
Mexico and the U.S. are racing to secure a trade deal before the U.S. midterm elections in less than eight weeks, according to six sources familiar with the talks, with failed negotiations between Washington and Canada adding urgency.
Dubai’s property market has spent years climbing. Now, for the first time since 2021, prices are moving in the opposite direction.
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its 1,200-kilometre East-West oil pipeline after it was hit by a drone attack, with Riyadh and Baghdad saying the strike originated from Iraq.
Russia's Defence Ministry said its forces struck two cargo vessels overnight in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Chornomorsk, the Interfax news agency reported on Saturday.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would “love” to see British-run Northern Ireland unify with Ireland, remarks made during a visit to Dublin that drew a sharp response from pro-British unionists in Northern Ireland.
BRICS leaders have called for maximum restraint over the war in the Middle East, warning against actions that could further worsen tensions as the United States and Iran resume strikes against each other.
Dubai’s property market has spent years climbing. Now, for the first time since 2021, prices are moving in the opposite direction.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment