Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with US President Donald Trump on Monday, discussing various issues over a 50-minute call. According to the Brazilian government's statement, the two leaders touched on the situation in Venezuela, where Lula expressed his opposition to the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and described it as crossing an "unacceptable line" that threatened regional stability.
Lula emphasized the importance of preserving peace and stability in the region, particularly for the well-being of the Venezuelan people. The Brazilian president also pressed Trump on the need to limit a proposed "Board of Peace" initiative to Gaza and include a seat for Palestine, citing concerns that it could assume a wider role and rival the United Nations.
The Board of Peace proposal was introduced by Trump last week, aiming to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza following a recent ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, its charter appears to be open-ended, sparking doubts among traditional US allies like France and Britain. Lula's request to limit the initiative is seen as an attempt to ensure that it does not become a platform for Trump's influence in regional affairs.
The call with Trump marked the second meeting between the two leaders since October, when they improved ties after months of tensions between Washington and Brasilia. As part of these efforts, Trump's administration has lifted sanctions on a top Brazilian judge and exempted key Brazilian exports from tariffs imposed by the US.
Lula is scheduled to visit Washington soon, with plans to set up a date for his trip "soon". The Brazilian president has been active in recent days, holding phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Lula emphasized the importance of preserving peace and stability in the region, particularly for the well-being of the Venezuelan people. The Brazilian president also pressed Trump on the need to limit a proposed "Board of Peace" initiative to Gaza and include a seat for Palestine, citing concerns that it could assume a wider role and rival the United Nations.
The Board of Peace proposal was introduced by Trump last week, aiming to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza following a recent ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, its charter appears to be open-ended, sparking doubts among traditional US allies like France and Britain. Lula's request to limit the initiative is seen as an attempt to ensure that it does not become a platform for Trump's influence in regional affairs.
The call with Trump marked the second meeting between the two leaders since October, when they improved ties after months of tensions between Washington and Brasilia. As part of these efforts, Trump's administration has lifted sanctions on a top Brazilian judge and exempted key Brazilian exports from tariffs imposed by the US.
Lula is scheduled to visit Washington soon, with plans to set up a date for his trip "soon". The Brazilian president has been active in recent days, holding phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
. I get why he'd be concerned about the US meddling, we've seen it before in other regions. But at the same time, Trump's got a point about maintaining stability and preventing more conflict.
. If it becomes too powerful, it could upset the balance of power in the region. And Palestine's interests need to be represented, that's fair play 
. I'm curious to see how this all plays out now that Lula's going to visit Washington soon 
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. But maybe they just want to be heard, you know?
Lula's right to speak out against that capture of Maduro, it's a huge deal for the region. And I gotta say, I'm loving Lula's sassiness about the Board of Peace proposal 
Limiting its scope would definitely be a step in the right direction. Trump's got some 'splainin' to do on this one... but hey, at least Brazil and US are talking again, that's a win in my books! 
...can't say I blame Lula on that front, US has had some pretty rocky relations with countries in the region. And now Trump's trying to push this initiative without even thinking about how it might affect other nations like Palestine and France? 
sounds like a recipe for more chaos. Also, doesn't seem too cool that Lula is trying to limit Trump's influence in regional affairs...sounds like they're walking on eggshells over there 
. It shows that even when there are differences, both leaders can still find common ground and work together for the greater good 
. The fact that they discussed Venezuela without taking a hard stance is a great example of how we should approach complex issues with caution and empathy 
. While it's great that Trump wants to help, we need to make sure that our efforts aren't just going to benefit one side or another 
. By emphasizing the importance of inclusivity and fairness, Lula is showing us how to approach these kinds of initiatives with a critical eye 
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. It's a reminder that leadership isn't just about power or influence – it's also about using our platforms for good 
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it seems like things are getting more interesting between these two leaders, hope it leads to some progress 
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. what's up with the open-ended charter? seems like it's gonna give him a lot more power than intended 
. lula's right to push back, tho - we need regional stability and not some new player coming in trying to flex their muscles 
. also, russian and chinese calls are interesting, wonder what they're planning 
I mean, Lula's right that we gotta preserve peace & stability in the region, but at the same time, Trump's got a point about wanting to help those areas rebuild 
. I mean, who needs UN oversight when you've got Trump's magic touch, right? 
Can you believe Lula da Silva is like the ultimate world diplomat? First, he's saving Venezuela from US capture (no pressure), then trying to limit Trump's power in the Middle East (you go, Brazil!), and now planning a trip to Washington (where I'm sure he'll get a warm welcome... and possibly some sweet, sweet tacos 
). And let's not forget about his calls with Putin and Xi – talk about a regular world statesman! 
he's always trying to keep the peace and stuff in Venezuela which is super important considering what's happening over there 
50 minutes of call with Trump is just not enough imo, they need more serious talks about the board of peace proposal 