He has sought to boost Brazil's cred with each state visit and speech, one multilateral forum after another. Many thought Lula would need to stay home to focus exclusively on domestic issues and healing a riven society. PUSHING FOR GLOBAL GOVERNANCE — BRAZIL-STYLEDuring Lula’s travels, he has pushed for global governance that gives greater heft to the Global South and advocating diminishing the dollar’s dominance in trade. After the International Criminal Court issued a warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrest, Lula said he would review Brazil's membership in the court. Some in Washington had initially hoped Lula could be helpful in advancing a shared agenda in Venezuela, Winter said.

Source: The Nation September 19, 2023 05:04 UTC