Lula warns against foreign interference, defends Brazil’s sovereignty at UN

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned against attempts to interfere in Brazil's elections during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. He stated that Brazil would not allow domestic or foreign actors to undermine the October 4 vote, where he seeks a fourth non-consecutive term. Lula also criticized hegemonic ambitions in Latin America and emphasized that Brazilian democracy belongs to Brazilians.