"Brazil's President Lula da Silva's Controversial Remarks on Israel Addressed in Meeting with Secretary Blinken"

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, discussing various issues including combating hunger and poverty, addressing the climate crisis, and enhancing global governance. They also touched on Brazil's role in de-escalating tensions between Guyana and Venezuela, the situation in Haiti, conflict in Gaza, and Brazil's global leadership on climate. The meeting highlighted the upcoming U.S.-Brazil bicentennial anniversary in May 2024 and emphasized the importance of cooperation on workers' rights, critical minerals, clean energy, and racial and ethnic equality.