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Lula urges CELAC unity to resist external influence and boost regional sovereignty, security, and inclusive development.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, via Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira, called for greater unity within CELAC to resist external influence and strengthen regional sovereignty.
Speaking at the summit in Bogotá, he urged coordinated action on security, economic integration, and democracy, warning that division fuels crime and undermines institutions.
Lula advocated for regional cooperation to dismantle criminal networks, boost value-added industries from critical minerals, and shift from neoliberal models toward state-led development focused on public welfare and inclusive growth.
He emphasized turning diversity into strength and positioning CELAC as a key platform for collective global engagement.
Lula insta a la unidad de la CELAC para resistir la influencia externa e impulsar la soberanía regional, la seguridad y el desarrollo inclusivo.