Lula’s BRICS Push: Global South Unity and a New Dollar Debate
Lula’s BRICS Push: Global South Unity and a New Dollar Debate
Exclusive interview: Lula da Silva praises Modi, backs BRICS as Global South voice, and maps a gradual path toward de-dollarisation.
Ahead of his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke in an exclusive 52-minute interview, laying out his unflinching views on geopolitics and diplomacy. He praised India’s rising global stature and expressed deep admiration for Modi, while making clear his strong support for BRICS as the voice of the Global South. He also directly addressed relations with the United States, Venezuela, and former President Trump, framing his stance within a broader push for multipolar, collaborative diplomacy and reiterating his belief in Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of peace. He even lightened the mood by joking that he plans to live to 120, signaling a long-term view of world affairs and his own career in public service.
