He was an ally of South American dictatorships, including the Brazilian one. He supported the famous Operation Condor, which aimed to execute enemies of dictators abroad. Further evidence highlighting the coldness that guided Kissinger’s actions was observed in the Vietnam War. Although he acknowledged American defeat, he advocated bombing North Vietnam before troops withdrew. He did this only to disguise the atmosphere of defeat.
This is going to be difficult. Not even death washes away this biography. Without detracting from the intellectual merits and significance of the character, it is not possible to sanctify it. Josias de Souza, columnist at UOL
Analysis: COP28 will be received with some relief by Lula; Brazil stopped moving backwards
After Jair Bolsonaro’s government’s neglect on environmental issues, the Brazilian delegation at COP28, which begins this Thursday (30) in Dubai, is likely to be welcomed with relief as it resumes its concerns about the climate agenda. The analysis comes from journalist and editor of Reset Sérgio Teixeira Júnior, who believes that Brazil will have a prominent role in the event due to the absence of the United States and China.
An important aspect of Lula’s presence in Dubai is the return of Brazil as an active participant in the negotiations. Brazilian diplomacy has a lot of experience in climate issues, but during the Bolsonaro years it watched from the sidelines, so to speak. There are great expectations for a more active role for Brazilian diplomats.