Lula disagrees with Boric’s call for stronger condemnation of Russia
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has voiced disagreement with Chilean President Gabriel Boric’s appeal for increased condemnation of Russia by the European Union and Latin American nations, in relation to Russia’s ongoing military action in Ukraine.
Da Silva articulated his stance by commenting on Boric’s view that any country could be a potential future target.
The Brazilian president indicated that Boric’s youth might lead to eagerness and haste in calling for a harsher stance against Russia.
Da Silva made these remarks while returning to Brazil from Belgium, where he attended the 3rd EU-Celac Summit.
Da Silva acknowledged the need for a resolution to the conflict but suggested that Latin American nations are sufficiently distanced to remain detached from the sentiments predominant among Europeans.
He stated his belief that Latin American countries should focus on fostering peace.
At the summit, a joint statement was issued expressing “deep concern” about the trajectory of the war and calling for sustainable peace initiatives.
Only Nicaragua refrained from signing this statement.
This incident marks the second public disagreement between da Silva and Boric.
Previously, Boric criticized da Silva for his stance on the Venezuelan regime, emphasizing the need to acknowledge human rights violations in Venezuela.
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