Brazil’s Lula to Kick Off UN General Assembly With Jab at Trump

Brazil's newly elected president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, is set to deliver a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to take aim at former U.S. President Donald Trump. Lula's address comes as he seeks to reposition Brazil on the global stage after the tumultuous years under his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro. The speech is anticipated to highlight Lula's commitment to addressing climate change and environmental protection, a stark contrast to Bolsonaro's policies. Additionally, Lula is likely to emphasize Brazil's return to multilateralism and its desire to play a more active role in international affairs, distancing itself from the isolationist approach adopted by the previous administration. The speech will be closely watched as Lula looks to reassert Brazil's influence on the world stage and establish himself as a key player in global affairs. The interaction between Lula and the current U.S. President, Joe Biden, will also be closely scrutinized, as the two leaders navigate their countries' relationship.