politics
March 23, 2026
Brazil's Lula accuses US of trying to colonize Latin America
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has criticized the US for kidnapping Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and imposing an oil blockade of Cuba
TL;DR
- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva believes Latin America faces a return to colonial rule due to undemocratic US actions.
- Lula criticized the US for actions against Venezuela and Cuba, including the alleged kidnapping of Nicolas Maduro and an oil blockade on Cuba.
- He stated that the US, after draining the region of resources, now aims to control critical minerals and rare earths, akin to a new colonization.
- Cuba experienced a second nationwide blackout affecting over 10 million people following a US oil blockade.
- Colombian President Gustavo Petro echoed concerns, stating Latin America is not a 'land to be conquered' and advocating for dialogue with Cuba over imperial imposition.
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