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flag Lula and Petro condemned foreign interference in Latin America and global inequities, urging UN reform amid rising tensions.

flag Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva warned of a resurgence of colonialism in developing nations during a March 21, 2026, summit in Colombia, criticizing foreign interference in Venezuela and Cuba, including the January capture of former leader Nicolás Maduro and a fuel blockade on Cuba. flag He condemned U.S.-led military actions in the region and against Iran, drawing parallels to the Iraq War, and accused powerful nations of seeking control over critical minerals in the Global South. flag Lula criticized the UN for failing to prevent conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran, citing the Security Council’s veto power as a barrier to action. flag Colombian President Gustavo Petro echoed these concerns, calling the UN ineffective and warning of rising global instability due to lack of cooperation. flag Both leaders urged reform and dialogue, though the summit saw limited regional attendance.

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