Brazil’s Lula criticizes Trump threats, calls for ‘mutual respect’
- Brazil’s president condemns Trump’s rhetoric on Iran, calls it dangerous.
- Lula criticizes US actions in Venezuela, demands non-interference.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sharply criticized US President Donald Trump, urging global leaders to abandon threats and embrace mutual respect in international relations.
In an interview with Spanish outlet El País published Thursday, Lula denounced Trump’s recent warning to destroy Iranian civilization during the ongoing US-‘Israeli’ war on Iran.
“Trump has no right to wake up in the morning and threaten a country,” Lula said, describing such rhetoric as irresponsible and beyond the scope of presidential authority.
He characterized the approach as a “misguided” use of power, warning that no nation should attempt to impose its will through fear.
Rejecting politics of fear
Lula stressed that global stability depends on responsible leadership, particularly from powerful nations.
“No one has the right to frighten others,” he said, adding that countries with economic and military influence must act with greater accountability to preserve peace.
