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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has taken center stage in global headlines over the past few days. The most significant development is a thaw in Brazil-US relations after months of tension. Just yesterday, Lula and US President Donald Trump held what Semafor describes as a “very good” call, agreeing to meet in person and signaling both sides want to mend fences after Trump's steep tariffs on Brazilian goods. Notably, this marks a pivot in Trump’s stance, as he distances himself from his former ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, following Bolsonaro’s conviction over a coup plot. Lula, always diplomatic, told TV Mirante, “Neither the American nor the Brazilian people can suffer because of our mistakes,” underlining his drive to move bilateral ties beyond past conflicts.

Lula’s recent visit to Belém, in northern Brazil, was packed with symbolic and practical gestures. He personally toured sites earmarked for the upcoming COP30 climate summit, including the massive Parque da Cidade, which is in the midst of a transformative redevelopment poised to leave a long-term legacy. Lula emphasized that the hundreds of millions of reais invested are “for the people of Belém,” with infrastructure upgrades—from drainage canals and flood prevention to public leisure and tourism facilities—designed to permanently uplift the city, not just impress world leaders for a fortnight. According to official government reports, more than 500,000 residents stand to benefit from these works that address persistent urban and environmental challenges.

The business side is equally notable. The Museu das Amazônias, inaugurated at Lula’s behest, puts Amazonian science, biodiversity, and cultural diversity at the forefront, bringing international press and scientific attention to Brazil’s North. Lula also highlighted the sustainable innovation park for forest economy startups, cementing Brazil’s commitment to green innovation.

On the diplomatic front, Lula drew global attention by inviting both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to COP30. He stressed the importance of wealthy nations supporting forest preservation financially, arguing that countries historically responsible for pollution should now pay more—a message shared publicly and widely circulated by Dawn News English and others.

Meanwhile, on social media, Lula has been vocal. His post on X confirmed his direct appeal to Trump: first, to drop tariffs and sanctions harming Brazilian exports and officials, and second, to restore “the 201-year-old friendly relations between the two largest democracies in the West.” As Laura Martínez at Anadolu Agency notes, high-level repair efforts are underway, with top officials named to negotiate trade and visa issues.

As for speculation: while analysts wonder if Trump will ultimately visit the COP30 summit in Belém, and diplomatic shifts around Bolsonaro’s future remain uncertain, Lula’s position as a pragmatic statesman has rarely been more visible. SUMAÚMA magazine recently called him “the Brazilian president with the most UN appearances,” spotlighting his leadership on the world stage.

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