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2026-09-17 12:14:10
[Lula Says He Will Ask US Not to Interfere in Brazilian Elections During UN General Assembly Attendance] Brazilian President Lula said on the 16th that he will tell US President Trump not to interfere in Brazil's elections while attending the UN General Assembly in the United States next week. Speaking at a presidential campaign event in the Federal District of Brazil, Lula said, "On Sunday (the 20th), I will go to the UN meeting, talk to Trump, and tell him: Don't interfere in Brazil's elections. Brazil has only one master: the Brazilian people." The 81st session of the UN General Assembly will begin its general debate on September 22. Traditionally, the Brazilian president is the first head of state to speak at the meeting, followed by the US president. Brazilian officials have not yet confirmed that Lula will meet with Trump during the UN General Assembly. (Xinhua)
