Next week, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil will host U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Brasília. The U.S. confirmed this meeting, set to discuss crucial bilateral and global matters, on February 16, 2024. While specific details are pending, their conversation is part of Blinken’s broader visit to South America, including stops […]
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