Source: Metrópoles | Original Published At: 2026-08-10 08:00:00 UTC
Key Points
- Brazilian President Lula plans to travel to New York in September to speak at the opening of the UN General Assembly during his electoral campaign.
- He may meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the UN, which would be their first meeting since a diplomatic crisis and reported signs of U.S. interference in Brazilian elections.
- Presidential aides say Lula is not expected to attend the BRICS summit scheduled for September 12-13 in New Delhi, India.
- The expected absence is attributed to campaign commitments occupying his schedule in September and October.
- Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira is expected to represent Brazil at the BRICS summit.
- Finance Minister Dario Durigan is reportedly considering accompanying the foreign minister.