Speaking at the Brazilian embassy in Washington, Lula described Trump’s position as a significant gesture, arguing that Havana is open to dialogue and seeking an end to a blockade that has prevented Cuba from being economically stable.
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The remarks came just days after Trump publicly declared the U.S. would “take control” of Cuba “almost immediately” and suggested that the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln may be deployed to the Caribbean Sea once the war of aggression against Iran in finished.
Lula called the U.S. embargo the longest-running blockade in human history and reiterated that Brazil stands ready to mediate in order to prevent conflict.
Beyond Cuba, the Brazilian president disclosed that he repeatedly encouraged Trump to pursue a peace agreement with Iran. Lula said he is entirely opposed to any military operation by the United States or Israel against Tehran and insisted that diplomacy must prevail to resolve disputes.
The three-hour Oval Office meeting touched on multiple flashpoints in the Western Hemisphere and the Middle East, with Lula positioning himself as a potential bridge between adversaries in both regions.
