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Lula to Trump: "Brazil doesn't fit in anyone's backyard"

The President rejects the interference of the United States before the UN and defends multilateralism on the eve of the hard-won elections in Brazil

Direct Latam and the technical tie between Lula and Flavio according to the Brazilian surveys

The recent surveys of the Quaest survey for the next presidential elections in Brazil on 4 October showed, for the first time, a technical tie between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. From Rio de Janeiro, our correspondent, Valeria Saccone, extended the details.

Lula warns against foreign interference in Brazil election at UN

Lula’s remarks come as Trump asserts US power in Latin America in his own UN address.

Lula da Silva talks about Brazilian sovereignty and criticizes the Security Council at UNGA

In his address to the General Assembly of the United Nations, Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, criticized the "inaction" of the UN Security Council, referred to the conflict in the Middle East and the consequences of the closure of the Strait of Ormuz. Lula also spoke about international cooperation and the energy transition. Here's the whole speech.

UN General Assembly opens with Trump, Lula, others in NYC

Donald Trump hailed his own record and hinted at a chance for peace in Iran and Ukraine. Turkey's president called for more pressure on Israel. UN leaders called for more global interdependence. DW has the latest.

81st UN General Assembly with Global Conflicts as Key Issues

In the midst of strong security measures, more than in the other editions, the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York begins. On September 22, António Guterres will deliver his last speech as UN Secretary General, in which he is expected to ask to invest in dialogue, diplomacy and prevention, as well as to advocate for peace. The first world leader to intervene will be Brazil's President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, followed by American President Donald Trump. Speeches are expected to focus on global conflicts, the

Latest news from the UN General Assembly, live - 124; Macron calls for "reliving multilateralism" and warning of the risk of war in Europe

Trump threatens to "annihilate" Iran if there is no pact, but it augurs an agreement after the November elections - 124; Kast and Fujimori cry out for unity against organized crime in Latin America

Live: Antonio Guterres calls for "reform the UN Security Council"

The UN General Assembly opened with a speech by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, whose term ends at the end of the year. He will be followed in the gallery, among other leaders, Brazilian Lula, American Trump, Turkish Erdogan, French Macron, Japanese Takaichi or British Burnham. Follow our direct.

Brazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro tied in latest polls

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is running in October's election for a fourth non-consecutive term as Brazil's president.

Brazil: Presidential under influence?

In Brazil, the President, to be held on 4 October, will oppose outgoing President Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for attempted coup d'état. The polls draw a second tight turn between the two men. Another issue of the campaign is American interference. Lula intends to ask Donald Trump not to interfere with the Brazilian election, while Washington has imposed new surcharges on the country.

The Bolsonaro Power Race turns in southern Brazil

Flavio is not the only one campaigning in the shadow of his father in the Bolsonaro family. The eldest son, currently in a conflict with President Lula da Silva for the Brazilian Presidency, is joined by his brothers Carlos and Renan, candidates for the Senate and the Federal Chamber of Deputies, respectively, for Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil. In this territory loyal to the ultra-right leader Jair Bolsonaro, his mere name seems to be enough to win.

In southern Brazil, the ruling race of the other Bolsonaro sons

It's not just Flavio campaigning in the shadow of the father at the Bolsonaro. The eldest son, who is currently at the elbow-to-neck with Lula in the presidential race, can count on his brothers, senatorial and legislative candidates in southern Brazil. Officialized by the Liberal Party, Carlos is running for a term in the Senate for the first time. The Benjamin Renan is running for the National Assembly. In this South faithful to their father, their only name is enough to win.

The economy will be key in Brazil's electoral battle: a fiscal adjustment on the horizon eclipses the good data of the Lula Government

The country comes with a growing activity, but with serious structural problems, to the October 4 presidential election between Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro. The winner is committed to a cut in public spending

Lula strengthens the federal offensive against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro in full electoral dispute

They reveal an alleged US demand. USA to allow "dissidents" in Brazilian elections

The US President's Government, Donald Trump, demanded in October 2025 the Government of the Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, to allow the participation of "political dissidents" in this year's presidential elections, as part of the negotiation on Brazilian export tariffs, as revealed by a local newspaper. In Brazil, tensions are increasing over possible American interference in the elections. Report from our correspondent, Valeria Saccone.