By Mateus Maia
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) said this Monday (29) that he favors Venezuela joining the BRICS - a group formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
The declaration was made after the meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at the Planalto Palace.
Asked, Lula, however, said that the decision depends on a formal request from Venezuela and the will of all the countries in the group.
"We will discuss. If there is an official request, this request will be officially taken to the BRICS. I am in favor of it," said . . .
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