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Lula’s Gift to Bolsonaro
The Brazilian president’s attacks on Israel reinforce political polarization and give the opposition room to breathe.
![Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a diplomatic balance amid the Israel-Hamas War. As Brazil presides over the UN Security Council this month, the president has an opportunity to reassume a role as global diplomat.](https://www.americasquarterly.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/GettyImages-1693130920-300x200.jpg)
Lula’s Quest for a Diplomatic Balance Amid Israel-Hamas War
As Brazil presides over the UN Security Council this month, the president has an opportunity to reassume a role as global diplomat.