Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the US decision to label the country's two largest criminal gangs as terrorists, warning it could hinder local law enforcement. Lula distinguished organized crime from international terrorism, and expressed concern about potential US military intervention. The move comes amid Brazil's tight presidential race, where Lula faces a challenge from Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Brazil's President Lula Meets Trump at White House in Bid to Avert New Tariffs

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on May 4, focusing on trade, security, and critical minerals amid concerns over new U.S. tariffs. The talks aimed to ease tensions following Trump's 50% tariff on Brazilian goods last year, which were later mostly rolled back.

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