(Analysis) In his third term as President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has aggressively prioritized foreign policy. His goal is to enhance Brazil’s stature on both global and regional stages. His efforts, however, have revealed the complex dynamics of South American politics and the challenging path to leadership. From the outset, Lula aimed […]
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