Lula calls for stronger BRICS, South American integration and greater Global South role

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government plan places greater South-South cooperation at the centre of the country's foreign policy, with a focus on strengthening ties among developing nations and expanding Brazil's political, economic, financial and technological autonomy, Brasil 247 reported. The plan outlines efforts to strengthen BRICS and Mercosur, deepen South American integration, reform multilateral institutions and increase Brazil's participation in shaping international norms on artificial intelligence, digital technologies and data protection. It also seeks greater representation for developing countries in global…