Brazilian President Lula da Silva is doubling down on the BRICS bloc’s mission to reshape global power dynamics, calling for a united front against unilateralism and 'negotiations based on power' that fuel instability. Speaking at a BRICS meeting in Brasília, Lula outlined Brazil’s 2024 priorities for the group—think global governance glow-up, climate action, and healthcare justice—as part of a push for a multipolar world.
Not Just Talk: BRICS' To-Do List
Lula spotlighted five key areas: revamping multilateral security systems (bye-bye, power imbalances?), tackling climate chaos ahead of COP30 in Brazil , dismantling trade barriers, and boosting AI governance. He also pitched a BRICS-led health initiative to combat neglected tropical diseases, warning that 'weakening the WHO is like deleting your group chat during a crisis'—it just won’t end well.
Climate, Cash, and Cooperation
With global temperatures hitting 'are-we-in-a-sci-fi-movie?' levels, Lula urged BRICS to lead climate talks while balancing economic growth and environmental justice. He also slammed protectionist policies, pushing instead for reforms to make global finance fairer—no more Squid Game-style inequality, please .
Teaming up with South Africa’s G20 presidency and Brazil’s COP30 hosting role, Lula stressed that cooperation, not competition, is the cheat code for a stable world. Whether this BRICS reboot becomes a game-changer? Stay tuned .
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, dismantling trade barriers, and boosting AI governance. He also pitched a BRICS-led health initiative to combat neglected tropical diseases, warning that 'weakening the WHO is like deleting your group chat during a crisis'—it just won’t end well.
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