US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meet on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025. Reuters File
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Firstpost27-01-2026, 00:40

Lula, Trump Discuss Venezuela, 'Board of Peace'; Lula to Visit Washington

  • Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and US President Donald Trump held a 50-minute phone call.
  • Key topics included the Venezuela crisis, Trump's 'Board of Peace' initiative, and combating organized crime.
  • Lula stressed preserving regional peace regarding Venezuela and condemned past US actions against Maduro.
  • Lula suggested the 'Board of Peace' focus solely on Gaza and include Palestinian representation.
  • Lula agreed to visit Washington soon, though no formal agreement on Brazil's role in the 'Board of Peace' was announced.

Why It Matters: Lula and Trump discussed critical geopolitical issues, with Lula agreeing to visit Washington soon.

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