17/06/2026 21:56 - Internacionales
Presidente brasileño Lula da Silva dando discurso en cumbre internacional del G7 en Évian Francia, con banderas de países miembros de fondo, ambiente diplomático formal
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a striking intervention at the G7 summit on June 16, 2026, in Évian-les-Bains, France, sharply criticizing the resurgence of protectionism and unilateralism as misguided responses to global challenges.
Who is Lula? Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, widely known simply as "Lula," is a leftist politician who served as Brazil's president from 2003-2010 and returned to power in 2023. He is one of Latin America's most influential leaders and a vocal advocate for developing nations' interests on the world stage.
In a speech that, according to the official transcript published by Brazil's Presidency, took aim at policies associated with the Trump administration, Lula declared: "Protectionism and unilateralism resurface now as false responses to the complexity of our problems."
The Brazilian leader denounced that the gap between prosperity in developed economies and the reality of billions living in the Global South (a term referring to developing nations primarily in Latin America, Africa, and Asia) has widened in recent years, partly due to policies favoring wealth concentration.
According to Lula, neoliberalism—an economic philosophy emphasizing free markets, deregulation, and reduced government spending—contributed to deepening economic inequalities and political crises affecting democracies worldwide.
The progressive leader also warned about inadequate resources for sustainable development and climate change mitigation. To accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement, Lula proposed increasing climate financing to at least $1.3 trillion annually.
Key Data Point: International development aid fell by 23% last year, Lula reported, while organizations like the World Food Programme (WFP), World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF face significant budget cuts.
Lula noted that global military spending totals approximately $3 trillion annually, while armed conflicts divert resources and attention from the global development agenda.
"Challenges multiply, but international solidarity diminishes," lamented the Brazilian president.
The speech context follows the US decision to include Brazil's two largest criminal organizations—the Comando Vermelho (CV) and Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC)—on its list of foreign terrorist groups.
Lula cautioned that cooperation against organized crime "must respect the sovereignty of States."
The president advocated for structural reforms to the international financial system to prevent developing nations from having to choose between paying external debts or funding basic needs for their populations.
Among Brazil's initiatives, Lula highlighted:
Protecting key ecosystems critical for global climate stability
Sharing experiences and promoting public policies to reduce inequalities
The G7 summit in Évian also served as the venue for major announcements including the US-Iran peace agreement signed on June 19, 2026, and discussions about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
