Next to Maduro, Lula argues for unity among Latin American nations
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Monday (May 29) advocated the union among Latin American nations during a press conference alongside Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.
“South America needs to work as a bloc. We cannot imagine a country could solve serious problems that have lasted more than 500 years alone,” the Brazilian leader declared.
“Counted together, we have 450 million people, with a GDP of nearly $4.5 trillion. We have a strong presence in negotiations, and that’s why such a moment [summit] is key,” he added.
The summit
Starting Tuesday (May 30), South American heads of state will meet in at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry building, the Itamaraty Palace. The presidents of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela have confirmed their attendance. The last meeting of this magnitude took place seven years ago.
