Lula challenges rich countries at G7 and criticizes growing inequality between Global North and South
Lula argued that combating transnational organized crime must respect state sovereignty, in a statement interpreted as a message to Trump regarding the US classification of PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations.
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Lula met with Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa to discuss the European ban on Brazilian meat scheduled for September 2026, with the opening of technical dialogue between Itamaraty advisors and the European Union.
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There was expectation of a bilateral meeting between Lula and Trump during the G7, but as of June 16 there was no confirmation, with sources stating that the Brazilian government had not requested a private meeting with the White House.
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