Archive · 19 Jan 2026

Lula Criticizes US Venezuela Action

Lula Criticizes US Venezuela Action

The President of Brazil, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, wrote an article in The New York Times criticizing the United States for its recent military action in Venezuela.

He said that this action, which included bombings and the capture of Venezuela's president, is a bad example for the world.

Lula believes that using force like this makes the world less stable and goes against international laws.

He also said that countries should not try to punish other countries for their actions.

Lula is worried that this kind of behavior is becoming more common and is bad for global peace.

He wants countries in Latin America to work together to improve their economies and deal with problems like hunger and climate change.

Lula also said that the future of Venezuela should be decided by its own people, not by other countries.

He plans to visit India next month and will continue to work with both Venezuela and the United States to maintain good relations.

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