Speaking at an event in Salvador, Bahia, commemorating the PT’s 46th anniversary, the Brazilian president stated that the South American nation stands in solidarity with the Cuban people, who are victims of a speculative massacre orchestrated by the United States.

“We, as a party, must find a way to help. What can we do?” the head of state added. In his address, Lula also emphasized that Venezuela’s problems must be resolved by the Venezuelan people, not by Washington or US President Donald Trump.

Lula also addressed his country’s relationship with China, expressing his gratitude for the bilateral alliance, which he described as successful and respectful.

This comment came as he criticized Washington’s pressure on other nations to refrain from selling rare earth elements, materials, and minerals to China.

“It’s a semi-hidden struggle, but it’s all against China,” he warned. “Our country is sovereign. We want to work with everyone, but we don’t want a master, we don’t want to be colonized again,” the president emphasized at another point in his speech.

Lula’s remarks about Cuba at the PT event come after the party issued a statement last week expressing its full support for the island nation in the face of Trump’s actions, who signed an executive order to cut off Cuba’s access to oil.

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