Lula Says Brazil Won’t Allow Foreign Governments to Interfere

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Brazil is capable of governing itself without foreign interference, and criticized local politicians who are encouraging “attacks” on the nation.

“We maintain friendly relations with all countries, but we do not accept orders from anyone,” Lula said in a televised speech on the eve of Independence Day. “Brazil has a single owner: the Brazilian people.”