President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva arrived in Cairo, Egypt, early Wednesday, initiating his extensive visit to Africa. His agenda includes discussions with Egypt’s President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Egypt’s recent efforts facilitated the evacuation of Brazilians from Gaza and played a crucial role in mediating discussions between Israel and Hamas. Lula’s visit spans Egypt and […]
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