Lula’s Optimism Masks Deeper Fault Lines in Brazil-U.S. Relations

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recently declared he is "convinced" relations between Brazil and the United States will soon return "to normal." Yet, this hopeful proclamation glosses over a complex reality that merits critical examination. For American patriots who value national sovereignty and fair international dealings, the hurdles in this bilateral partnership are far from resolved. Can 'Normality' Fix the Damage Done by Coercive U.S. Policies? President Lula's commitment to strengthening multilateralism and economic growth sounds promising on the surface—particularly for citizens weary of global instability impacting their livelihoods. But Washington's recent actions against Brazil tell a different...