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Smart Take: Brazil’s President Lula Da Silva Meets with US President Biden

February 10, 20231:52

Brazil Institute Senior Advisor Bruna Santos says Presidents Biden and Lula are expected to re-enforce the importance of democratic values in light of the attack on government buildings in Brasilia on January 8th. Important climate challenges will also be discussed.

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Bruna Santos

Bruna Santos

Director, Brazil Institute

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The Brazil Institute—the only country-specific policy institution focused on Brazil in Washington—works to foster understanding of Brazil’s complex reality and to support more consequential relations between Brazilian and U.S. institutions in all sectors. Read more

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