In Veiled Jab at Trump, Lula Says Brazil Doesn’t ‘Accept Orders’ From Anyone
President Lula labeled certain politicians as 'patriotic traitors' for encouraging attacks and condemned foreign attempts to influence Brazil's judicial process, affirming national sovereignty.
- On the night before Independence Day, September 6, 2025, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the nation in a televised statement from Brasília.
- Lula delivered his speech amid U.S. actions that include imposing sanctions under the Magnitsky Act and revoking the visa of the Brazilian High Court judge leading the case against Bolsonaro.
- He emphasized Brazil's constitutional independence between branches, defended the Pix payment system under U.S. investigation, and criticized some Brazilian politicians encouraging attacks on the nation.
- Lula emphasized that Brazil fosters positive relationships with all nations but refuses to be directed by any external force, and he condemned those attacking the country as traitors.
- His remarks underscored Brazil's stance against foreign interference amid Bolsonaro's ongoing trial for alleged coup attempts, signaling potential retaliation to U.S. actions.
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The Brazilian President criticised the "patriotic traitors" and said that Brazil does not "accept orders" from other countries, facing Washington's pressure on Jair Bolsonaro's judgment.
Brazil's Lula Says His Country “Don't Take Orders From Anyone” - teleSUR English
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized the “traitors of the homeland” this Saturday in an official statement, and affirmed that Brazil does not “accept orders” from any other country, in apparent reference to pressure from the United States regarding the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro for undermining democracy. RELATED: Lula Da Silva warns of a possible amnesty for Bolsonaro “We are not and will never again be a colon…


Brazilian governor gave a speech for the celebration of Independence Day, which is being commemorated this Sunday, in the midst of the Bolanarist efforts for Washington to impose sanctions against Brazil.
São Paulo (EFE).- The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, criticized the "traitors of the homeland" in an official statement this Saturday and stated that Brazil does not "accept orders" from any other country, in apparent allusion to the pressures of the United States for the trial of ex-mandator Jair Bolsonaro for coup. «We are not ... Read more


Lula says Brazil won’t allow foreign governments to interfere
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil is capable of governing itself without foreign interference, and criticized local politicians who are encouraging “attacks” on the nation.
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