Overview

• Lula is expected to avoid naming U.S. President Donald Trump while signaling rejection of foreign interference in Brazil’s affairs.
• He will promote COP30 in Belém, urging wealthy nations to fund tropical-forest protection and the energy transition.
• The speech is set to call for ceasefires in Gaza and Ukraine and to back a negotiated path, including a two-state solution for Palestinians.
• Lula plans to spotlight institutional independence by citing the Supreme Federal Court’s conviction of Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and 3 months.
• A meeting with Trump at the UN is possible but unconfirmed, as relations have soured since a 50% tariff threat and U.S. officials signaled additional sanctions.