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Lula Critiques Trump, Advocates Free Elections in Venezuela

4/16/2026

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil criticized United States President Donald Trump in an El País interview.
Lula condemned Trump's threats toward Iran as unacceptable for a leader.
Lula called for free elections in Venezuela without U.S. interference.
He rejected that the United States can dictate Venezuelan affairs.
Lula is set to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Barcelona.

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President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil criticized United States President Donald Trump in an El País interview.
Lula condemned Trump's threats toward Iran as unacceptable for a leader.
Lula called for free elections in Venezuela without U.S. interference.
He rejected that the United States can dictate Venezuelan affairs.
Lula is set to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Barcelona.