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"Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva underlined his opposition to political or military intervention by foreign powers, while defending the right of the peoples of the world to self-determination Lula delivered the remarks during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on an official visit to Hanover on Monday. In his address, the Brazilian leader spoke out against the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Venezuela, Ukraine and Cuba. "I will be against the invasion of Cuba. I was against Venezuela, I was against Ukraine, I was against Gaza, I am against Iran. I am against the lack of respect for the territorial integrity of nations. Where is the self-determination of peoples?" Lula said. Lula described the case of Cuba as a ‘global shame’, noting that the United States has maintained a long-standing economic and ideological blockade on the Caribbean island nation that violates its sovereignty. "Cuba is a victim of a 70-year blockade," Lula said. “I am against any blockade. I am against any intervention by any country.” The Brazilian leader also criticised what he described as inaction by the United Nations Security Council, stating that the multilateral system is not fulfilling its role in ending wars and ensuring peace. "The Security Council must be reformed. It cannot be a privilege of five countries that do not act to prevent war. There is no justification for the world to spend trillions on wars and weapons when millions of people are hungry," he urged. Lula proposed the inclusion of more countries in the UN Security Council and warned that otherwise unilateral decisions by the countries that hold the most weapons will continue. During his visit, Lula also attended the Hanover Industrial Fair, which he said represents an opportunity for Brazil to showcase its industry and attract technological investment, especially in sectors such as renewable energy, manufacturing and mining. "
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