Brazil, Lula reiterates opposition to Venezuela’s entry into BRICS

The president of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, has reportedly informed his international interlocutors that the country will oppose Venezuela’s entry into the BRICS. The newspaper “G1” reported this, pointing out that this “possible veto” would represent a further sign of distancing between Lula and the Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro, a relationship which, according to sources at the newspaper, “has been frozen for some time now”.

Lula is definitely compromised! As for UNSC reforms, I’m pretty sure that it’s about China and Russia.

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Pro-Western Rio Times: Lula Blocks Venezuela and Nicaragua from BRICS Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Lula’s change of position stems from recent diplomatic tensions. Venezuela’s President Maduro refused to share election records, straining relations between the two nations. The situation worsened when Venezuela’s Attorney General, Tarek Saab, accused Lula of being “co-opted” by the CIA.

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As for Nicaragua, Lula cut ties with Daniel Ortega’s government in August 2024. This followed a tit-for-tat expulsion of ambassadors, triggered by Brazil’s criticism of Nicaragua’s human rights record and persecution of clergy and political opponents.

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The Itamaraty, Brazil’s foreign ministry, has set requirements for potential partners. New entrants must support UN reform, especially of the Security Council. They should also have good diplomatic ties with current BRICS members and avoid backing unauthorized economic sanctions.

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Lula’s opposition to Venezuela and Nicaragua joining BRICS seems to be a calculated move. It aims to protect Brazil’s international standing and respond to recent diplomatic affronts, rather than signifying a fundamental change in his political philosophy.

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The CIA is running global coups and assassinations to try to stop BRICS