Lula and Trump’s Backstage Breakthrough

The apparent thaw between the two leaders is a reminder of why the U.N. still matters.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva leans on his left elbow while listening via an audio device on his left ear. He is wearing a striped tie and is seated at a green desk among other dignitaries. September 25, 2025, 12:41 PM Comment icon View Comments ( )

Trump’s Second Term

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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva feels comfortable at the United Nations. He has plenty of experience speaking before the body, having governed Latin America’s largest nation from 2003 to 2011 and again since 2023. He is also an advocate for multilateral governance, valuing the U.N. as a platform that allows so-called developing

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