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Brazil's Lula Denounces U.S. Tariffs, Defends Democracy

9/15/2025

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Brazil's President Lula da Silva criticized U.S. tariffs as politically motivated and lacking economic justification.
He accused the U.S. of pressuring Brazil to drop charges against former President Bolsonaro, sentenced to over 27 years for a coup attempt.
Lula defended Brazil's legal actions as constitutional and emphasized the nation's commitment to democracy and sovereignty.
He noted significant reductions in Amazon deforestation and stressed the need for international cooperation on environmental issues.

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Brazil's President Lula da Silva criticized U.S. tariffs as politically motivated and lacking economic justification.
He accused the U.S. of pressuring Brazil to drop charges against former President Bolsonaro, sentenced to over 27 years for a coup attempt.
Lula defended Brazil's legal actions as constitutional and emphasized the nation's commitment to democracy and sovereignty.
He noted significant reductions in Amazon deforestation and stressed the need for international cooperation on environmental issues.