Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the current president of Brazil, responded to former U.S. President Donald Trump at the opening ceremony of the United Nations General Assembly by stating that "Brazil is nobody's backyard." These remarks come as Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of Jair Bolsonaro, faces Lula in the presidential elections on October 4.
Polls and Current Status
Polls indicate that the votes for these two candidates are nearly even. Brazil, as the fifth largest country in the world, is considered a major agricultural power and a rich source of raw materials. This election is significant not only for Brazil itself but also for the international community.
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Political and International Positions
Lula is recognized as the "last survivor" of the left in South America and emphasizes the revival of multilateralism. In contrast, Flávio Bolsonaro seeks to form a conservative coalition with the U.S. and other right-wing forces. Bolsonaro's victory could harm Brazil's relations with the BRICS coalition, which is led by China.
Flávio Bolsonaro has stated that one of his first actions will be to review Brazil's membership in BRICS. This comes as China is recognized as Brazil's main trading partner, and his anti-China stance could damage economic relations. Given Brazil's agricultural sector's dependence on China, it is expected that Bolsonaro will eventually moderate his tone.
Ultimately, despite Brazil's importance as a developing country with rich reserves of raw materials, it seems that the country will continue to play a secondary role on the global stage. However, Lula, with his experience and credibility in foreign policy, could enhance Brazil's role as one of the leading countries in the world.
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