Lula, BRICS and Venezuela: Sovereignty at Stake Amid Oil Politics

Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-01-04 14:29:04 UTC

Key Points

• US actions against Venezuela are framed as oil-driven interventions threatening sovereignty
• BRICS is positioned as critical platform for Global South countries to counter US hegemony
• Lula is urged to convene emergency BRICS meeting to address Venezuela crisis
• Article emphasizes defense of multilateralism and rejection of resource-driven interventions
• Venezuela's oil reserves and challenge to petrodollar dominance highlighted as key factors