Agencia Brasil - EBC
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his platform at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg to deliver a passionate defense of a “New Global Order” aimed at combating inequality. Lula criticized the current international system as outdated and heavily biased towards the interests of a few wealthy nations. He argued that without deep structural reforms in institutions like the UN and the IMF, the world will remain trapped in cycles of poverty and conflict.
Lula also issued a stark warning against the risks of unilateralism, pointing out that sanctions and trade wars conduct outside of multilateral frameworks hurt the most vulnerable populations. He championed the concept of the Global South acting as a unified bloc to demand fair trade terms and climate justice. His speech resonated with many developing nations present, reinforcing Brazil’s position as a diplomatic leader among emerging economies.
The Brazilian President’s agenda focused heavily on the “Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty,” a flagship initiative of his presidency. He urged G20 leaders to commit real resources rather than empty promises, stating that the wealth exists to solve these problems, but the political will has been lacking. His call for a multipolar world order seeks to balance power dynamics and ensure that Latin American and African voices are decisive in shaping the future.
Source: https://www.brasil247.com/poder/lula-defende-no-g20-uma-nova-ordem-global-contra-a-desigualdade-e-alerta-para-riscos-do-unilateralismo
