Lula's biggest chance for success on the world stage is probably through the environment Most of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil and Bolsonaro made Brazil an international pariah by supporting deforestation. He wants to reactivate a treaty from 1978 called the Amazon Pact which brings together the eight countries that share the rainforest. So Lula may be better off spending his time focusing on the environment where Brazil actually has clout Then on grand political topics where Brazil has little or none.
ATTEMPTS TO MAINTAIN // Attempts to maintain a neutral stance on the invasion of Ukraine, while also buddying up with China, are sending confusing signals. Does Brazil have the heft to be a successful peace-broker? The gay Ukranian soldiers influencing policy from the front lines. And, what your voice says about your health.
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