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U.S. Left Off Invite List for Brazil–Spain Democracy Meeting at UN on Sept. 24

Organizers cite concern over U.S. challenges to democratic institutions, including penalties linked to the Bolsonaro case.

Evento realizado às margens da Assembleia da ONU foi idealizado por Lula e pelo líder espanhol, Pedro Sánchez.
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Overview

  • The session will take place in New York on Sept. 24 during the UN General Assembly and is convened by Brazil, Spain, Chile, Colombia and Uruguay.
  • Roughly 30 countries were invited, the full roster has not been released, and UN Secretary‑General António Guterres is expected to attend.
  • Organizer and Brazilian government sources say the United States was excluded because they view the Trump administration as questioning other countries’ institutions and backsliding at home.
  • Tensions include reported 50% U.S. tariffs on some Brazilian goods, visa withdrawals for officials, and threats of further measures after Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced on Sept. 11.
  • In 2024 the United States participated through then–Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell, a late, lower‑level presence that displeased Brazil.