G20 Summit in Rio: Climate, Trade, and Diverse Voices Amidst Tight Security

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized neoliberalism for exacerbating economic and political inequality ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. Lula, who will host leaders including Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, emphasized the need for governments to align more closely with public concerns over market interests. He advocated for global initiatives against hunger, taxing the super-rich, and UN reforms. Lula's stance may face opposition from some leaders, but he urged civil society to pressure governments for change.