Brasilia, Oct. 26 (LaPresse) – “It was a defeat for denialism and lies. I must confess that every time I took part in a debate, I felt embarrassed.” Lula addressed his supporters with these words in his first speech after winning the runoff in Brazil’s presidential election. Lula, now beginning his fourth term, also expressed gratitude to the Brazilian people, promising to respect all citizens, regardless of gender or religion. He also criticized Bolsonaro and strongly reaffirmed his commitment to defending Brazil’s sovereignty: “Either the homeland remains free, or we die for Brazil. This country will not accept being anyone’s backyard.” Lula’s triumph runs counter to the regional trend that has seen center-right presidential candidates close to Trump win. This also means that Latin America’s largest economy, with an annual GDP of 2.6 trillion dollars, will likely continue to oppose Trump’s demands, despite the pressure exerted by rising tariffs.
Brazil, Lula: “This country will not accept being anyone’s backyard”
Brasilia, Oct. 26 (LaPresse) – “It was a defeat for denialism and lies. I must confess that every time I took part in a debate, I felt embarrassed.” Lula addressed his supporters with these words in his first speech after winning the runoff in Brazil’s presidential election. Lula, now beginning his fourth term, also expressed gratitude to the Brazilian people, promising to respect all citizens, regardless of gender or religion. He also criticized Bolsonaro and strongly reaffirmed his commitment to defending Brazil’s sovereignty: “Either the homeland remains free, or we die for Brazil. This country will not accept being anyone’s backyard.” Lula’s triumph runs counter to the regional trend that has seen center-right presidential candidates close to Trump win. This also means that Latin America’s largest economy, with an annual GDP of 2.6 trillion dollars, will likely continue to oppose Trump’s demands, despite the pressure exerted by rising tariffs.